Due to incredible community support and limited storage capacity, we are not always able to accept donations. Thank you for understanding.

Donation Hours

We only accept donations by appointment on Thursdays. Please call 831-241-6154 ext. 2 or email Anjanette Love at

anjanette@gatheringforwomen.org to make an appointment.

Until further notice, we are only able to accept walk-in/drop-off of donations of 2 bags of clothing or less on Thursdays, and we are not accepting donations on weekends.

Thank you for understanding.

Current Needs

(updated April 2026)

Clothing*
  • NEW Underwear (unopened/unused) all sizes
  • NEW Bras (unopened/unused) all sizes
  • NEW Socks (unopened/unused) all sizes
  • NEW Leggings (unopened/unused) all sizes
  • Shorts and skirts M-XXL
  • Summer blouses M-XL
  • Hoodies sizes L and XL
  • Rain jackets/ rain ponchos
  • Plain long-sleeved T-shirts (no graphics) sizes M-XL
  • Jeans/Pants of all sizes
  • Shoes (no heels) all sizes

*All clothing items must be in excellent condition – clean and free of stains, discoloration, tears, or holes. They should be freshly laundered and ready to hang in our Clothes Closet.
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**All toiletry items must be unopened/unused or we will not be able to accept them.

Thank you for helping our guests wear your donations with pride!

Other**
  • Sunscreen
  • Toothpaste (travel sizes appreciated!)
  • Toothbrushes
  • Umbrellas
  • Body Wipes
  • Deodorant
  • Throw Blankets (no comforters or duvets)
  • Emergency Thermal Blankets
  • Flashlights (with batteries)
  • Chapstick (unopened/unused)
  • Shampoo – Travel-sized and full-sized (unopened/unused)
  • Conditioner – Travel-sized and full-sized (unopened/unused)
  • Any unopened/unused makeup (popular requests: mascara, lip gloss, eye cream)
  • Hair brushes and wide-tooth combs
  • Nail polish
  • Nail polish remover (individual towelettes or with cotton balls/rounds to use it)
  • Clean/Untarnished Jewelry
  • Tarps
  • ​Backpacks
  • Laundry detergent (single-use pouches or pods)

What we DO NOT ACCEPT at this time

  • Adult Incontinence Products
  • Business Attire
  • “Dry Clean Only” Items (i.e. cashmere, wool, etc.)​
  • Books
  • Maternity items
  • Children’s Clothing
  • Men’s Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Home Goods/Decor
  • Appliances
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Towels
  • Mattresses​

Additional Options

You may also donate via our Amazon Wishlist

As we can only accept certain new and very gently used items, please check our Donation Guide for alternative locations.

Interested in hosting a donation drive? Please contact Jeanette Burke at jet@gatheringforwomen.org.