The Need is Great – Please Donate!

Our Needs List

We shelter over 500 men, women and children every day. Shelter guests receive donated clothing, toiletries, and personal items. Donating these items is a great way for groups or individuals to help ensure guests’ needs are met.
Our Needs List

You can also purchase from our Amazon Needs List. These new items will be shipped directly to us, no extra cost.
Amazon Needs List

Items We Do Not Accept

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. Would you please make sure your furniture, appliances, and household items are in clean and usable condition before donating?

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 our Call Center at 937.425.0592. Thank You!

Items We Do Not Accept

Clothing in poor condition	Sofa beds
Books or media like CDs & DVDs	Large desks
Computers or televisions over 3 years old	Dressers over 4 feet long
Paint or flammables	Pianos
Stuffed animals	Blinds without brackets
Used mattresses or box springs	Ammunition & firearms

St. Vincent de Paul Society has embraced the Dayton community in a network of charity for over 75 years. Our ministries and services are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our community, but one thing that never changes is our dedication to love and service. Thank you for joining us on the front line and being part of our story of love for our brothers and sisters.