Two day shelter employees hold self-care products in the storage room.
 

Make your in-kind donations to Women's Lunch Place.

meeting individualized needs

The guests of Women’s Lunch Place have a variety of hygienic and personal needs. We collect items that will best accommodate not just their needs, but also their preferences. As a result, many items are welcomed year-long. The need for other items vary by season and are limited by our storage capacity, so please check the list below for items we’d be grateful to receive now. Please note: we do not accept used clothing.

Amazon Wishlist

  • The highest need items at this moment are depends, travel-sized toiletries, and new 2XL-5XL clothing items. Please see below for more details.

    • Long Sleeve Shirts

    • Sweatpants and Leggings

    • Sports Bras and Cotton Underwear (Full-Coverage Briefs, Hipsters, Bikinis, and Boyshorts)

    • Boots and Sneakers (Especially Sizes 7-9)

    • Winter Hats, Gloves, and Scarves

    • New Clothing (All Sizes)

      • T-Shirts and Tank Tops

      • Shorts

      • Socks

      • Flip Flops and Baseball Hats

      • Reusable and Disposable Rain Ponchos

    • Toiletries (Regular and Travel-Sized) 

      • New, Unused Travel-Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Face and Body Wash, and Lotion 

      • Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Non-Alcoholic Mouthwash, and Floss 

      • Menstrual Products 

      • Makeup and Perfume Samples 

      • Shaving Kits 

      • Fixodent and Denture Cleaner 

      • Compact Mirrors 

      • Hand and Foot Warmers 

      • Band-Aids 

      • New Combs and Hairbrushes 

    • Other 

      • Toiletry and Drawstring Bags 

      • Backpacks 

      • Books 

      • New, Reusable Face Cloths 

      • Earbuds and Charging Cords 

      • Sunglasses 

      • Small Planners 

      • Adult Coloring Books 

      • Greeting Cards 

      • Gift Cards 

      • Monetary Gifts 

    • Food or Pantry Items 

    • Used Clothing and Shoes 

    • Used Towels, Bedding, and Linens 

    • Expired or Used Beauty and Makeup Products 

    • Children’s Clothing, Toys, and Books 

    • Used Furniture and Home Goods 


    Here is a list of organizations that accept these donations.

HOW TO DONATE:

  • Online - order from our list of needed items on our Amazon Wishlist.

  • In-person - in-kind donations can be brought to Women’s Lunch Place, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116, Monday-Saturday from 7:00 am-2:00 pm.

  • By mail - you may mail or ship in-kind donations to Shelter Manager, Women’s Lunch Place, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116.

FOR DONATION DRIVES OR LARGE DONATIONS:

If you are interested in hosting a donation drive or have a large in-kind donation (more than one box), please email our Volunteer Coordinator or call 617-449-7185 to ensure we can facilitate your donation before dropping off the items to the shelter. We will also provide materials to help with your donation drive. Thank you!

A volunteer organizes products in the storage room.