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.
July 2, 2025 Clothing Donation Day is Canceled
***Please note that the only clothing donations we are accepting are kid's clothing and NEW socks and underwear until August 6, 2025! Thank you so much to our community for thinking of The Gathering Place when it comes to your clothing donations -- our storage spaces are maxxed out at this time and we couldn't be more grateful! Please consider donating to other nonprofits, like ARC Thrift Stores, Three Birds Alliance, or Denver Dream Center.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Items We Accept for Donation
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Clothing Items
***Please note: Since July's Clothing Donation Day is CANCELED, we will not be accepting any clothing donations until August 6, 2025, with the exception of kid's clothes and brand new socks and underwear. We are extremely grateful for the amount of generosity our community has shown lately with their clothing donations! While our storage spaces are full, there are still many great organizations to donate to:
- Three Birds Alliance
- Denver Cream Center
- Dress for Success
- ARC Thrift Stores - Provides TGP members with over $5,000 worth of vouchers so they can shop for free
Thank you for sharing so much love and thoughtfulness with our community.
Our Clothing Donation Acceptance Day takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 10AM until 3PM. We can accept up to three garbage bags of clothing per donor due to limited onsite storage.
Upcoming Clothing Donation Days:
- July 2, 2025 is CANCELED due to holiday
- August 6, 2025
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
- Bras, sports bras, bralettes
- Pajamas, loungewear
- Dresses (no formal dresses or gowns)
- Jackets, coats, sweatshirts, outerwear
- All shoes, especially tennis shoes/sneakers
- Accessories, scarves, jewelry, belts, bags
- Hats, gloves, winter items
- NEW ONLY underwear, briefs, boxers, panties
- NEW ONLY socks
We do NOT accept the following items for donation:
- Used underwear or socks
- Swimwear
- Formal or dress attire
- Anything more than 5 years old
- 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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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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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
- Baby Socks (new only)
- BIPOC Baby Dolls
We don't need:
- Toys and Kids Furniture - thank you WeeCycle.org!
- Diapers and Pull-Ups - thank you WeeCycle.org!
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Wellness and Safety
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.
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Flashlights + batteries
- Denture Glue
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- ACE Bandages
- First Aid Kits
- Over The Counter Medicines and Pain Relief
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Anti-itch Cream
- Pregnancy Tests
- Emergency Contraception (ie. Plan B)
- Blankets (Knit Blankets and Emergency Mylar)
- Hand/Toe Warmers
- Protein or electrolyte drinks
Items We Are Not Currently Accepting
Food Items: any perishable or non-perishable foods, meals, or ingredients.
Household Items: Dishes, cookware, houseware, décor, small appliances, furniture, etc.
Certain Family Items: children's toys, books, stuffed animals, kid's furniture, or maternity items.
Unacceptable Items
- Items that are stained, torn, dirty, or in need of repair
- Used or expired cosmetic, hygiene, or wellness items
- Used Diva cups and other reusable period products
- Used socks and/or underwear
- Business/professional attire
- 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 Independence Day holiday, we will not be accepting clothes for the month of July, (July 2, 2025). See you August 6, 2025!
10:00am-3:00pm
Thank you for only dropping off clothing during those specified times when we plan to have more volunteer help available! We have limited storage space, please only drop off up to 3 garbage bags of clothing per person.
For All Other Donations:
Monday-Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm
Except for Tuesdays which are 10:00am-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.
