Donation
Guidelines

We want to make sure we’re able to effectively utilize all donations and avoid waste. Please read the below donation guidelines. If you have any questions about an item, please email us at southbkmutualaid@gmail.com before donating.

Our Guidelines

Priority Items and
Current Needs

If an item is not included on the list, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing it to our donation sites. We may not have the means to distribute it efficiently and have limited warehouse space available.

Quality and
Labeling Items

We meticulously sort through every item we receive. To help us save time, please ensure that items are freshly laundered and neatly folded before bringing them in!

Rule of Thumb

Our guiding principle is simple: if you wouldn't pass it along to your loved ones, please refrain from bringing it to us.

Last Updated 1/28/2024

Priority Needs:

  • New and gently used suitcases w/wheels

  • Cold medicine & OTC medicine

  • Diapers (size 4 & up)

  • Baby Wipes

Current Needs:

  • Blankets

  • Warm Coats (new/gently used)

  • Gloves

  • Socks & Underwear (new only)

  • Sanitary Pads (no tampons)

Before bringing ANYTHING else not listed above,
please email southbkmutualaid@gmail.com first!

Donation Sites

Brooklyn Army Terminal

140 58th Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Hours
Friday 3-5 PM
Saturdays 11-2 PM

Please sign-up here before coming to donate!

 

Roots Cafe

639 5th Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Hours
Check online before heading over!

 
 

Community Bookstore

143 7th Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Hours
Check online before heading over!

Van Alen Institute

303 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Hours
Tuesday-Thursday
10AM-5 PM