In-Kind Giving
While monetary donations are very important, we also rely on in-kind donations from individuals and businesses. We are so grateful for the generosity of all our community partners.
We are not accepting clothing donations at this time beyond undergarments’. Thank you.
Emergency Shelter
360 W Loudon Ave | 859-252-7881
Needs:
Reading glasses
Travel sized shampoo
Travel sized toothpaste
Shower Shoes
Bottled water
HopeMobile sack lunches – Sandwiches, chips, granola bars
Hairnets
Over-the-counter medicine (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aleve, alcohol-free cough syrup)
Men’s Recovery Center
250 W Loudon Ave | 859-225-4673
Needs:
Twin-sized sheets, pillow cases, blankets
NEW Pillows
Hairnets
Toiletries
Razors
Cleaning supplies
Hand sanitizer
Towels
Women’s Recovery Center
1524 Versailles Road | 859-252-2002
Needs:
Bras and underwear (all sizes)
Feminine hygiene products
Alcohol-free hand sanitizer
Paper, pens, pencils
Phone cards
HOPEMOBILE SANDWICH MAKING
The Hope Center’s Mobile Outreach Program, the HopeMobile, is parked at a different downtown location each weekday. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers to prepare the 100+ sack lunches that are distributed to people in need each weekday.
Sandwiches for the HopeMobile should be high-protein with no condiments. For example, turkey or bologna and cheese, or PB&J. We have packets of mayo/mustard that we give out with them, so they don’t get soggy if we need to store them overnight. Please place each sandwich in an individual Ziploc bag. We do prefer meat and cheese sandwiches, as they last a bit longer. For sack lunches, please include fruit cups, fruit, granola bars, beef jerky sticks, cookies or individually wrapped snack items or crackers.
Sandwiches and sack lunches may be dropped off at the Men’s Emergency Shelter, 360 W. Loudon, any day between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Please call the front desk at 859-252-7881 and they will send a staff member to your vehicle to pick up your donation, as we are only allowing staff and clients inside the Shelter at this time. You do not need to schedule your sandwich making time, just drop off donations when it’s convenient for you, and there’s no set amount you need to prepare. Thank you for helping us serve those most in need here in our community!
HOST A NEEDS DRIVE
Our clients are getting back on their feet, and the Hope Center can always use donations of gently-used clothing, household items and travel size personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, soap, disposable razors, shaving cream and deodorant. We cannot accept any alcohol based toiletries including hand sanitizer or mouthwash.
DONATE FOOD
ITEMS MOST IN NEED AT THE HOPE CENTER
The Hope Center serves more than 800 people each day and night. There are many needs to be met and many items needed. Donations such as the following are needed every day. If you have any questions about donating in-kind items, please contact Carey Cairo at 859-721-0144 ext 222. All donations for men can be dropped off at the Emergency Shelter at 360 W. Loudon Avenue. Women’s items can be dropped off at the Women’s Recovery Center.
Bus passes
Flip flops/shower shoes
Shaving cream
Disposable razors
Travel-size soaps
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Combs
Deodorant
Shampoo
Lotion
Sheets (twin)
Blankets
Towels and washcloths
Feminine hygiene products
Men’s and women’s clothing
Hoodie sweatshirts
Jackets/coats
NEW white socks for men
NEW men’s underwear
NEW women’s bras and underwear
Notebook paper
Stamps
Greeting cards
Office supplies
Backpacks
Calamine lotion
Motrin
Pepto-bismol
Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen/Naproxen
Milk of Magnesia
Robitussin PM (alcohol free)
ChlorTabs
Cough drops
Ensure meal supplement
Get Help
Emergency Shelter
360 W. Loudon Ave. Lexington, KY 40508
859-252-7881
Hyde Hope Health Clinic: 859-225-5035
(For Recovery Program intake, call the Emergency Shelter and ask for Intake)
Reach Us
Men's Recovery Intake Number
859-252-7881
Women's Recovery Intake Number
859-252-2002
Donations & volunteers
859-721-0144
The Hope Center is a 501c3 non-profit.
For all donations or volunteer assistance contact the Development Department at 859-721-0144.
For Men’s Emergency Shelter and Recovery Program questions and intake call 859-252-7881.
For Women’s Recovery Program intake call 859-252-2002.
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Last Updated: 4/18/2022


