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.

IMPORTANT DONATION UPDATES REGARDING COVID-19

In order to maintain the health and safety of all Hope Center clients, staff, volunteers and donors, ALL DONATIONS except PPE, bottled water and HopeMobile sandwiches have been suspended. We cannot accept any other items at this time. Thank you for your cooperation!

Emergency Shelter

360 W Loudon Ave | 859-252-7881

Needs:

Bottled water

HopeMobile sack lunches – Sandwiches, chips, granola bars

Hairnets

Gloves (Size XL)

Masks

Hand sanitizer

Over-the-counter medicine (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aleve, alcohol-free cough syrup)

Men’s Recovery Center

250 W Loudon Ave | 859-225-4673

Needs:

Masks

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

Call the front desk when you arrive and a staff member will come get the donation from your car. Thank you for giving hope and providing for our clients as we adapt to these new circumstances.

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!

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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.

Donations of Men’s Clothing and Toiletries, as well as hats, gloves and outerwear may be dropped off at the Hope Center’s Men’s Emergency Shelter located at 360 W. Loudon Avenue in Lexington, KY.

Donations of Women’s Clothing may be dropped off at the Hope Center’s Ball-Quantrell Recovery Center for Women, located at 1524 Versailles Road in Lexington, KY.

DONATE FOOD

The Jacobs Hope Cafeteria provides over 38,000 meals per month to our homeless clients. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner 365 days per year, and we rely on the generosity of donors to help offset the cost of food. Donating food is a great way to help rebuild lives here in our community. Food donations may be dropped off at the Jacobs Hope Cafeteria, located at 299 W. Loudon Avenue.

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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.

Last Updated: 9/2/2021