IN-KIND DONATIONS
Read below to see our current list of urgent needs. All in-kind donations must be scheduled for drop-off via our scheduling tool here. YWCA Utah can only accept new items in their original packaging.
Amazon
Amazon Smile has ended its AmazonSmile program and wishlist feature, please head over to our in-kind donation tab to find out how you can drop off a donation directly to our campus today
YWCA Utah is grateful for your support in purchasing new items. To preserve the health of our community, staff, residents, and volunteers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we no longer accept gently used donations of any kind. If you have any questions about our current in-kind donation policy please contact our Assistant Director of Operations Rocío Torres Mora 801-537-8625 rtorresmora@ywcautah.org
Thank your support of YWCA Utah. We are a local, autonomous 501(c)(3) organization that relies on generosity from community members like you to advance the well-being of Utah women and their families. Charitable contributions to the YWCA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID # 87-0212467
ONGOING NEEDS LIST
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
-
Pillows
- Standard Bath Towels
- Hand Towels
- Twin Sheet Sets & Blankets
- Full Sheet Sets & Blankets
- Collapsible Laundry Bin
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
-
Packages of socks in all sizes
- Packages of underwear in all sizes
- Bras of all sizes
- Weather-appropriate tops and bottoms for all genders/ages
- Weather-appropriate footwear for all genders/ages
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
-
Broom & Dust Pan
- Cleaning Rags
- Mop & Bucket
- Laundry Detergent
- Dishwashing Detergent
- Dish Soap
- Sponge/Cleaning Towels
- Toilet Brush & Cleaner
- Vacuum
- Multipurpose Cleaner
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
- Sanitary Pads Regular Size
- Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Blow Dryer
- Q-Tips
- Body Wash
- Lotion
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Deodorant
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
- Dish Sets (plastic only, please)
- Flatware
- Pots & Pans
- Drinkware (plastic only, please)
- Cooking Utensils
- Dish Cloths/Towels
- Garbage Bins
- Cookie Sheets
- Pot Holders
With your help, we will send more than 100 children to school each year. Click here to log into Amazon and view our wishlist for these specific items.
-
Backpacks
- Lunch bags
- Notebooks
- Crayons
- Markers
- Pens (black and red)
- Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Pencil Box/Bag
- Erasers
- Sticky Notes
- Index Cards
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Lined Paper
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
- Pack n Play
- Stroller
- Car Seat
- Formula*
- Body Wash
- Lotion
- Rash Cream
- Diaper Size 5-7
- Pull Ups Size 3T-5T
*Formula needs: Extensively Hydrolyzed Baby Formula (Ex. Similac Alimentum or Enfamil Nutramigen) and Dairy-Based Infant Formula (ex. Similac Pro-Advance or Enfamil NeuroPro)
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
-
Antibiotic Ointment
- Band-Aids
- Compact First Aid Kits
- Twin sheets (2-4)
- Full sheet set (1)
- Pillows (3-5)
- Alarm clock (1-2)
- Bath towels (4-6)
- Hand towels (2-3)
- Laundry baskets (2)
- Shower curtain
- Bathmat
Cleaning Supplies
- Mop and bucket
- Broom and dustpan
- Sponges & cleaning cloths
- Toilet brush and cleaner
- Vacuum
Hygiene
- Shampoo & Conditioner (full size)
- Brush
- Hair dryer
- Body soap (full size or bar)
- Deodorant
- Regular sanitary pads
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Hand soap
- Razors and Shaving Cream
Most requested misc. items
- Phone charger (wall unit and cord for Apple and Android)
- Duffle bags
- Prepaid phones and/or phone cards
- Nightlights or small lamps
In addition, our transitional housing units not only provide the items listed above but also provide the following items:
Kitchen and Dining
- Dish drying rack
- Kitchen towels
- Plastic dish set (serves 4-6)
- Plastic tumblers set (serves 4-6)
- Cooking utensil set
- Silverware set
- Pots and pans set
- Hot pads
- Baking sheet
OTHER IMPORTANT NEEDS
Examples of many of these brands and items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist. Please remember YWCA Utah can only accept new donations at this time!
- Phone Chargers (Wall Port, USB-C Cord, and Apple Cord)
-
Duffle Bags
- Pre-Paid Phones and Pre-Paid Phone Cards
-
Gift Cards to Target, Walmart, and Smith’s
- Gas Gift Cards
- Alarm Clocks
GO FURTHER WITH YOUR IN-KIND DONATIONS
Hygiene Kits
We ask that all personal care items be donated individually rather than pre-built into hygiene kits. While we do give kits to incoming participants, the items that go in the kits vary based on the needs of those entering the program.
HAVE OTHER ITEMS?
Used clothes, books, and furniture can be donated to The Otherside Academy. Please email thrift@theothersideacademy.com or call 801.953.0409 for donation details. The Other Side Academy may be able to take some mattress donations depending on the condition. Otherwise, Spring Back Utah is a great mattress recycling program available for a small fee. Spring Back can be contacted via email info@springbackutah.com or by calling 801.906.8146.
Donations of travel and sample-size toiletries are sustaining for many organizations. The majority of our participants are individuals with families staying with us for multiple days. The best fit for us is full or family-sized hygiene items. Please donate your travel-sized toiletries to the Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center. Donations can be dropped off at 888 South 400 West, SLC, UT 84115, The VOA Youth Resource Center.
Used Car Seats are not accepted at local non-profits or thrift stores. Check with large-scale retailers as they occasionally have a trade-in, buyback, or recycling programs for used car seats. Utah does not currently have a car seat recycling program.