Shelter Needs
St. Vincent de Paul’s 24/7 Shelter for Women and Families is a critical safety net in the Dayton community, serving up to 230 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness on any given night. Each guest receives a safe place to sleep, three meals a day, clean clothing and personal care items, access to case management, and personal accompaniment as they seek stable housing.
This work is only possible with the generosity of our caring community. A gift of $40 provides one night of shelter, food, clothing, and personal support for a neighbor in need. And there are many other ways you can help, too:
In-Kind Goods
Meet our guests’ needs for clothing, personal care items, and other essentials by donating items from the Shelter Needs List or order items to be delivered directly to us: Amazon Needs List
Shelter Needs List
- Baby Bottles and sippy cups
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Combs and Brushes
- Razors (Men & Women) and shaving cream
- Bath Towels and Washcloths (new or gently used)
- Sheets/Blankets – Twin Size (new or gently used)
- Seasonal clothing for adults and children – all sizes (new or gently used)
- Shoes (tennis shoes and sandals) (men, women, and children-all sizes)
- Flip-Flops and Shower Shoes (men and women – all sizes)
- Socks (men, women, and children – all sizes)
- Underwear – New only (men, women, and children – all sizes)
- Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
- Adult Backpacks
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- African-American Hair Care Products
- Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7) and wipes
- Pacifiers
- Feminine hygiene products, including adult incontinence briefs
Please deliver all in-kind donations to our Central Donation Drive Thru at CityThrift
945 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd.
Mon. – Fri. 9am – 6pm; Sat. 10am – 4pm
All items are sorted and prioritized to meet immediate needs for neighbors in all our ministries.
Food
Donate essential ingredients or a homemade dish to help us provide 600 meals each day!
Food Items Needed
- Canned fruit (large #10 cans preferred)
- Canned vegetables (large #10 cans preferred)
- Individual fruit cups (i.e. applesauce, mixed fruit)
- Shelf-stable protein items (i.e., canned chicken, canned fish (tuna/salmon), peanut butter, beans)
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, barbecue sauce)
- Regular Ground Coffee
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Cream soups (cream of mushroom, chicken, etc.)
- Cereal
- Salad Dressings
- Jelly
- Seasonings
- Deli lunch meat (Turkey is a favorite)
- Sliced cheese
- Sliced whole grain bread
- Personal size bags of chips
- Cases of water
- Juice boxes
Please bring food donations to the Central Kitchen at the Job Center
1133 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd.
Door W6, ring bell for assistance.
8am – 5pm, daily
Please contact Food Services Manager Janet Brubaker with any questions at: jbrubaker@stvincentdayton.org.
Volunteer
Share your time to accompany your neighbors in their time of need, help with special projects, or host a collection drive!
Contact Us:
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton
124 West Apple St.
Dayton, OH 45402
Fax: 937.222.7944
info@stvincentdayton.org
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