Needs List and Unacceptable Items

St. Vincent Needs List

On average, we shelter nearly 400 men, women and children every day. Guests receive clothing, personal items and three meals a day. Donating personal items is a great way for groups or individuals to help ensure guests’ needs are met. The Needs List is provided below and is updated on a regular basis. Please check back here to see what is most needed.

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Amazon Needs List (Amazon Wish List)

In addition to our regular Needs List, you can find a counterpart Needs List on Amazon. Purchasing on Amazon allows your brand new donation to be shipped directly to us, no extra effort!

View Amazon Needs List

Unacceptable Items

Although this is a fairly comprehensive list of items that we do not accept, there are always exceptions to every rule. NOTE: We cannot accept furniture or bedding with visible rips, stains, tears or pet hairs. All donations are picked up at the discretion of the drivers. If you ever have any questions or need to schedule a pickup, please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Community Store Call Center at 937.425.0592. Thank You!

Updated March 2022

Ammunition & Guns (Includes Paintball Guns)	Gas cylinders, Propane tanks, or Fire extinguishers
Blinds without brackets; Brackets without blinds	Hospital beds, metal or wood cribs
Books	Large Office Desks
Bowling Balls	Paint or Flammables
Coil Bed Springs	Pianos or Organs requiring more than two men to remove
Computers or Computer Components over 3 years old	Sofa Beds
Console Stereos	Sheet Glass or Mirrors Without Frames
Crutches or Durable Medical Equipment	Slate Pool Tables
Dining Room Hutches (Large)	Televisions - over 7 years old
Dressers (over 4 feet length)	Tires
Entertainment Centers	Trophies
Fax Machines	Used Toys
Furnaces and Hot Water Heaters	Water Beds
Garage Door Openers