Our Donation Policy
Due to the generous support of our donors and limited storage space, we only accept item donations that are listed on this page.
If you would like to donate an item that is not listed, please email DonateGoods@tgpdenver.org in advance to verify if we can make an exception for you. If you bring an item that we do not accept to our facility without prior communication, we will not accept it.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Please Note: Due to the holiday, January's Clothing Donation Day will be January 8, 2025.)
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Check our progress: Amazon Wishlist for Winter Items and consider donating today.
Please double check the shipping address:
c/o Development
The Gathering Place
1535 Hight St.
Denver, CO 80218
Items We Accept for Donation
Please click on each category to expand.
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Toiletries & Hygiene Items
We accept unopened, unexpired toiletries in individual and full-size containers. Consider donating full-size items to support our Family Program.
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Face Wash
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Flushable Wipes
- Body Wipes
- Disposable Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss/Flossers
- Mouthwash
- Tampons
- Q-tips
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Hairbrushes/Combs
- Product for Black and/or textured hair
- Full-size makeup products or testers
- Perfume
- Adult Pull-Ups (especially Med and Lg)
- Tweezers
- Nail Clippers
We do not need:
- Menstrual Pads - Thank you St. Mary's!
- Toothbrushes - Thank you Delta Dental!
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Clothing Items
(Due to the holiday, January's Clothing Donation Day will be January 8, 2025.)
Our Clothing Donation Acceptance Day takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 9AM until 4PM. We can accept up to three garbage bags of clothing per donor.
Winter Items Exception: We will accept donations of heavy winter coats, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves at any time during regular business hours (please see bottom of page) due to the urgent and high need this season. These donations could save a life. Thank you for donating your lightly used items or new items.
We accept new and gently used clothing that is seasonally appropriate. Because most of our members get jobs in the service and labor industries, we prioritize comfortable casualwear such as jeans, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and tennis shoes.
We accept:
- Clothing for all genders
- Plus sized clothes
- Jeans, pants, leggings, shorts, skirts
- Tops, t-shirts, blouses, sweaters, tank tops
- NEW underwear, briefs, boxers, panties
- Bras, sports bras, bralettes
- Pajamas, loungewear
- Dresses
- Jackets, coats, sweatshirts, outerwear
- All shoes, especially tennis shoes/sneakers
- Accessories, scarves, jewelry, belts, bags
- Hats, gloves, winter items
We do NOT accept the following items for donation:
- Used underwear
- New or used socks - thanks Bombas!
- Swimwear
- Formal or dress attire
- Anything with holes, stains, or tears
- Anything dirty, smelly, or covered in pet hair
Note: Please wash and fully dry all clothing prior to donating to The Gathering Place.
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Non-Perishable Food
All items must be unopened and unexpired. Please keep in mind that many of our members may only have a microwave or no kitchen equipment at all. Please consider donating food that does not require an oven, stove, etc. and canned goods that have a pop top that don't require a can opener.
Note: For safety reasons, we do not distribute food items in glass jars.
- Canned meat
- Canned fruit/veggies
- Chicken/tuna pouches
- Peanut butter
- Oatmeal Packets
- Unrefrigerated fruit cups
- Trail Mix
- Ready-made pasta: mac & cheese, cup-o-noodle, ramen
- Granola or protein bars
- Electrolyte Drinks
- Protein Drinks
- Bottled Water
- Soup
- Can Openers
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Baby and Family Items
All baby items must be unopened or individually packaged and unexpired.
- Baby Formula (all brands accepted)
- Children's Overnight Underwear/Diaper (small, medium, large)
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Powder
- Baby Bottles
- Baby Blankets
- Diaper Rash Cream
- Baby and Kids Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Lotion, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes
- Baby and Kids Clothes
We don't need:
- Toys and Kids Furniture - thank you WeeCycle.org!
- Diapers and Pull-Ups - thank you WeeCycle.org!
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Health and Wellness Items
All wellness items donated must be new and unopened. Note: an opened package of individually-wrapped items (for example, an open box of individually-wrapped band-aids) is acceptable for donation.
- Reading Glasses
- Denture Glue
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bandaids
- ACE Bandages
- First Aid Kits
- Antacids
- Tylonel/iBuprofen
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Protein or electrolyte drinks
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Anti-itch Cream
- Multivitamins
- Pregnancy Tests
- Vagisil
- Emergency Contraception (ie. Plan B)
- Condoms
- Gauze
- Safety Blankets
- Hand Warmers
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Household Items
Please note that all items must be in working, good condition—we will not accept items that are dirty, broken, or stained. If you would not feel comfortable giving someone your donation as a housewarming gift, it is not a good fit for our program.
Please contact our Donated Goods team if you would like to donate any furniture or any items not on this list. Our facility has limited storage space and our case managers are often personally responsible for delivering furniture and home goods to their clients. Emailing us with information about your item's weight and dimensions will help ensure that we have the space to accept your donation and that our case managers will be able to transport the items. A photo is always helpful as well!
- Kitchen | pots and pans, kitchen utensils, kitchen towels, dishware (*we cannot accept wine glasses, beer steins, shot glasses, etc.), small appliances (crock pot, toaster, kettle, etc.)
- Bathroom | bath and hand towels, bath mat (new only), shower curtains (new only), toilet paper, hand soap, toilet brush (new only)
- Bedroom | small nightstands, Queen or Twin sheet sets (new only), comforters, blankets, pillows (new only), books
- Living Room | televisions, video game consoles, lightweight art or decorative pieces, small end tables, lamps (*please remove lightbulb)
- Miscellaneous | blankets, cleaning supplies (sprays, vacuum, broom, etc.), curtains, wall hangings, lightweight mirrors, small storage containers and organizers, sleeping bags, reusable shopping bags, suitcases
We do NOT accept:
- Mattresses
- Large Furniture
- Used pillows
- Anything depicting drugs or alcohol
- Anything broken or in need of repair
Please note that all donations are drop-off only. We are unable to make any exceptions for a donation pickup.
Unacceptable Items
Though we appreciate every inquiry about our needs, please note that we cannot accept the following items:
- Items that are stained, torn, dirty, or in need of repair
- Used or expired cosmetic or hygiene items
- Used Diva cups and other reusable period products
- Fresh produce, refrigerated food, or prepared meals
- Used socks and/or underwear
- Business/professional attire
- Children's toys or stuffed animals
- Paraphernalia suited for alcohol, marijuana, etc.
- Any item that names or depicts a brand of alcohol, marijuana, etc.
- Large appliances, furnishings, and mattresses
The following organizations serve similar populations to The Gathering Place but are able to accept and distribute some items that are not within our capacity.
ARC Thrift Stores—children's clothing, books, toys, household items, and furniture
Dress for Success Denver—business professional clothing, shoes, and accessories
Habitat for Humanity ReStore—large furniture, household items, appliances, and tools
A Precious Child—children's clothing, toys, children's books, strollers, and bikes
WeeCycle—cribs, strollers, car seats, kids toys and furniture
Host a Donation Drive
Thank you for your interest in hosting a donation drive in support of the members of The Gathering Place! Before you get started, please contact our Donated Goods team DonateGoods@tgpdenver.org. We'd love to hear your ideas and discuss our current needs with you!
Drop Off a Donation
For Clothing Donations:
The first Wednesday of every month. (Due to the holiday, January's Clothing Donation Day will be January 8, 2025.)
9:00am-4:00pm
Thank you for only dropping off clothing during those specified times when we plan to have more volunteer help available!
For All Other Donations:
Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm
Except for Tuesdays which are 9:00am-1:00pm
Location:
The Gathering Place
1535 High St.
Denver, CO 80218
You can bring your donation to the front Welcome Desk, or someone at the desk can bring out a cart. Please do not use the handicapped parking space as temporary parking.
Thank you for donating to The Gathering Place. Donated goods directly support our food pantry, case management program, family area, hygiene bank, clothing boutique, and more. We could not offer these resources without your generous support! All donations provided for our members are given out free of cost.
Please email DonateGoods@tgpdenver.org if you have any questions.
