Thank you for helping meet the physical needs of The Haven and our guests.
Please note, we do NOT accept most clothing items (other than underwear, undershirts), coats, bedding, conditioner, or shoes.
Needed items for the day shelter
Underwear (new, men’s and women’s sizes M-XL)
Towels
Washcloths
Sleeping bags
Tents
Gloves
Hats, beanies
Hand and body warmers
Tissue packs
Cough drops / lozenges
Chapstick / Lip balm
T-shirts (new or in good condition, all adult sizes)
Socks (thermal socks preferred)
Deodorant*
Razors (disposable)
Body lotion / Vaseline*
Soap and body wash*
Shampoo*
Phone chargers (USB-C and iPhone)
Toothpaste*
Grocery bags
Backpacks
Belts
Nail clippers
Wet wipes (pocket/travel size)
Masking tape
Large and pocket-sized hand sanitizer
Tampons and menstrual pads (regular to super absorbency)
Hair picks, bristle hair brushes
Bandanas
*= travel-sized preferred; bulk accepted
See The Haven’s Amazon wish list for easy ordering to the day shelter.
Because of storage concerns, we cannot accept most clothing donations. Please take clothes to the Belmont Clothing Center (operated by Belmont Baptist Church on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) or the Hinton Avenue Clothing Closet (operated by Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church on Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.), where our guests can obtain clothing for free.
Needed Extras For Our Guests
Headphones
Portable phone chargers
Natural/textured hair care products (for leave-in moisture)
Gift cards (stores, movie theaters, fast food, etc.)
Snacks (individually wrapped, such as crackers, bars, tuna, etc.)
How do I drop off these needed items?
Plan to drop off during the hours we are open: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Let us know to expect you! Call our front desk prior to dropping items off at 434-973-1234 ext. 100.
Ring the doorbell at our side entrance (red door) on 1st Street for collection or bring items through the main shelter entrance off Market Street. Please do not drop items without speaking to a staff member first.
You’ll be asked to complete an in-kind donation form for our records.
Questions?
Contact us at operations@thehaven.org.