In-Kind Donations

Support Recovery With Practical Giving

Gathering Hope House welcomes in-kind donations of supplies that directly support the daily life and recovery journey of adults living with mental illness. Your donated goods help us provide meals, clothing, wellness activities, and a safe, welcoming environment for our members, all at no cost to them.

We accept new and gently used items from individuals, families, businesses, faith communities, schools, and civic groups. Every contribution helps meet basic needs and enhances the quality of our programming.

What We Currently Need

Clothing & Personal Care

New socks and undergarments (all sizes)

Seasonal clothing (clean and gently used)

Cold weather items: jackets, hats, gloves

Personal hygiene products: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene items

Towels and washcloths

Kitchen & Food Supplies

Paper products: napkins, paper towels, plates, cups

Disposable utensils, food prep gloves

Trash bags, dish soap, disinfectant spray

Art & Activity Supplies

Acrylic and watercolor paints, sketch pads

Markers, colored pencils, scissors, paper

Glue sticks, journals, craft kits

Adult coloring books

Office & Program Support

Copy paper, sticky notes, pens

Dry erase markers, file folders

Gift cards (Walmart, Dollar Tree, Michaels, OfficeMax)

We Also Accept: Small Appliances & Home Goods

In addition to supplies, we accept small household items in good working condition to help maintain our space and support members with limited resources.Examples include:

  • Microwaves, coffee makers, toasters
  • Lamps, small shelving units, side tables
  • Gently used dishes, silverware, cookware
  • Blankets, bedding 
  • Wall clocks, rugs, basic home decor

There are just a few things we can’t take:

  • Used undergarments or socks
  • Expired food 
  • opened hygiene products
  • Broken or non-working electronics or furniture
  • Mattresses or large upholstered items

How to Donate

Small donations ( a trunk full or less of bags or boxes) may be dropped off anytime during our open hours—no appointment needed.

Larger donations (furniture alternatives, bulk items, or group collections) should be scheduled in advance so we can prepare to receive them.

Donation Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: 1733 North Ridge Road East, Lorain, OH 44055

Phone: 440‑233‑7400

Email: whitneyoliver@gatheringhopehouse.org


Thank You

Every donated item becomes part of a member’s day, something they wear, eat, create with, or rely on. Thank you for supporting peer-led mental health recovery with practical, compassionate giving.