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.
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new clothing, including:
reusable and disposable rain ponchos
t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and tank tops
bike shorts and leggings (especially m-2xl)
sports bras, cotton underwear (full-coverage briefs, hipsters, bikinis, and boyshorts - especially 5-8), and socks (thick crew and ankle)
boots, sneakers, and flip flops
sunscreen (travel or full-size)
disposable face masks
depends (m, xl, and 2xl) and bladder control pads
regular-sized and travel-sized hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body wipes, toothpaste, and facial moisturizer
travel-sized tissues, deodorant, body lotion, and disinfecting wipes
fixodent, hand and foot warmers, menstrual heat patches, q-tips, compact mirrors, eyeliner, mascara, nail polish, and nail polish removing pads
toiletry bags
reading glasses (especially 2.5x - 4.0x)
new notebooks (large and small), pens, pencils, folders, envelopes, binders, headphones, usb-c charging cords, and charging blocks
non-english books
sewing kits, skeins of multi-color yarn, and crochet needles
reusable water bottles
new reusable white towels, face cloths, and shower foot mats
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travel-sized tissues, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, lotion
perfume samples, eye liner, mouth wash, and shaving kits
drawstring bags
new bike shorts and leggings (especially m-2xl)
new flip flops, sneakers, and boots (especially sizes 7-9)
headphones, earbuds, and charging cords
sunglasses and reading glasses (especially 1x - 3.5x)
small day planners/agendas and notebooks
adult coloring books
greeting cards (thank you, birthday, and get well soon cards)
gift cards
If you would like to donate other in-kind gifts, please email our Development Coordinator or call 617-449-7200 before donating. Thank you for your support! -
food or pantry items
reusable face masks
used clothing and shoes
used towels and bedding
used beauty and makeup products
bulk hand sanitizer
children’s clothing, toys, and books
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 LARGE or Bulk DONATIONS:
For large donations (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.
HOST AN IN-KIND DONATION DRIVE
We are looking for community partners to help us collect donations. In-kind donation kits include a “How to run a donation drive” flyer, a poster template, a “Donation drive needs” flyer, a “WLP at a glance” flyer, and WLP thank you cards. Fill out the form below to get started!
