Needed Items for LSS Faith Mission and CHOICES

General Info

Donated items can be dropped off at the Shelter Donation Center, 217 N. Grant Ave. in Columbus, at the McKee Alley door (see map).

The Donation Center is currently open Mondays, Fridays and second Saturdays of the month from 12:00-3:00 p.m. and by appointment (excluding holidays). Please note we are closed May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day.

Donated items are directed to the LSS program with the greatest need.  We accept only new or unused items unless otherwise noted.

Are you planning a donation drive?  Please contact us first to find out what items are most needed on a larger scale!

Watch our video on the in-kind donation process to learn more about how we put your material donations to work as well as our philosophy on providing needed items to clients.

Please do not leave donations unattended outside of the donation center.  For health and safety reasons, these items will have to be discarded. Please also do not distribute donations directly to residents on or around the Faith Mission campus. All items should be received and distributed by staff.

Current Most-Needed Shelter Items

• New men’s sweatpants – sizes S – 3XL
• New adult sweatshirts – men’s sizes S – 3XL, women’s sizes 2XL – 3XL
• New adult underwear- sizes M – 3XL
• Sports bras – sizes L – 3XL
• Men’s hats and insulated gloves
• Adult athletic shoes and winter boots
• Gender-neutral lotion and deodorant
• Earbuds (with microphones)
• Pull-up diapers – size 4T+
• Individual snacks and juice

You can also order items directly from our Faith Mission and CHOICES Amazon wish lists for both of those programs.

Want to support Faith Mission in Fairfield County?  Click here for the Amazon wish list.

Please click here to see needed kits for residents in shelter that you can assemble off site and donate.

Items we cannot accept

Used clothing, shoes, housewares or toys
Expired products
New or used formal wear or business wear
Used hygiene items and cleaning supplies
New or used furniture, appliances or mattresses
New or used car seats, cribs, bouncers, nursing supplies, etc.
New or used Full, Queen or King size bedding
New or used medical supplies or equipment
New or used cell phones
Food items (please see our give meals and food page)

We are also unable to accept the following items as we are currently at capacity: cold weather accessories, travel sized hygiene items, tampons, blankets and school supplies.

Please click here and choose the “Where to Donate” icon to see a referral list of community partners accepting various items.

Questions?

Still have questions about donated items? Contact us!

LSS Shelter Donation Center
mdean@lssnetworkofhope.org, 614-228-2346

Thank you for your support of LSS Faith Mission and CHOICES!