Donation Drives
RedBird accepts donations throughout the year. We accept clothing, work shoes, camping gear, smartphones, laptops, and more.
Camping Gear
Items can be new or gently used. They must be fully functional, with no musty or mildew smell.
- Tents: 2-6 person tents are ideal.
- Solar lanterns or rechargeable lights
- Solar heaters
- Rechargeable flashlights
- Air mattresses: twin, full, queen and patch kits
- Air pumps
- Sleeping bags
- Pillows
- Cotton or wool blankets
- Camping cookware
- Jumbo storage bags
- Solar or rechargeable lights
- Rain ponchos
- Heavy-duty tarps
- Tent stakes, rope, bungees
- Radios with rechargeable batteries
- Large folding foam mats
- Emergency blankets
- Zip ties
- Large 5-gallon buckets and plastic garbage bags
- Charcole
- Hiking backpacks (durable)
- Large pieces of cardboard
- Hand shovels
- Pocket knives and multitools
- Paracord
- Sleeping pads or camping mats
- Camp chairs
- Reflective safety tape
Clothing & Shoes
We take small donations of new and used clothing. We do not have a storage facility, so we typically request clothing that is least donated and most needed.
- Big and tall clothing: such as sizes 2-4X
- Toddler clothing and shoes
- Men’s and women’s denim pants
- Work shoes: comfortable work sneakers, kitchen shoes, steel-toed boots, etc.
- Military surplus: boots, camo BDU pants.
- Hiking boots/shoes: These are critical for the homeless living in wooded areas.
- Walking/Running sneakers: critical for those who walk to work.
- Winter wool coats and pants
Socks
Socks can be a very critical item. They can prevent blisters, foot rot, athlete’s foot, and frostbite. New socks only, please.
- Cushioned crew socks
- Boot socks
- Thermal socks
- Wool socks
Hygine & Medical
- Body wipes
- Oder eaters
- Adult diapers and bed pads
- Band-Aids: big and regular
- Ace wrap
- First aid kits
- Knee and ankle support sleeves
- Padded shoe insoles e,g, Dr. Scholls
Please contact us to coordinate pick up or drop off at help@redbirdhope.org