Give Goods

Pick your favorite one-pot, or one-pan dish and provide all the non-perishable materials a family would need to prepare that meal. Everything from salt and a can of diced tomatoes, to a knife, spatula, and baking pan. Don’t forget to include a recipe card so the family can quickly and easily prepare the meal.


As our busy parents work and attend school to improve their futures, meal time can become a daily struggle. Many families had to leave their belongings behind or simply didn’t have many when they became homeless. This includes basic kitchen essentials like pots, pans, spatulas, silverware, plates, cutting boards, etc. Think about all the tools you use to prepare a meal each night. Now imagine trying to serve your family with just one pot and one spoon. This is the reality for many families facing homelessness. This is why we need you to help make holiday meals a time for joy rather than stress by donating a recipe in a pot! Consider adding a gift card to purchase fresh ingredients.

Welcome Home Baskets

Ongoing Basic Needs

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These items are given to families when they move in to our Transitional Program or when they move to a place of their own.
We request that you please donate new items for welcome home baskets.

  • Pots & Pans
  • Pillows
  • Sheet Sets – Twin & Full
  • Blankets – Twin & Full
  • Dish sets
  • Flatware sets
  • Buckets
  • Garbage cans, 13-gallon
  • Trash bags, 13-gallon
  • Toilet cleaner and brushes
  • Plastic cups and glasses
  • Swiffers
  • Sponge mops
  • Brooms & Dust Pans
  • General cleaning supplies
  • Toiletry items
  • Laundry baskets and detergent
  • Diapers: all sizes
These are high-demand items that we
always need to have in-stock.

  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Hairbrushes & Combs
  • Disposable Razors
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Baby Diapers
  • Baby Wipes
  • Drinking water
  • Blankets
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Non-perishable snacks

Transportation:

  • Daily & Monthly Bus Passes

School Items:

  • Polo shirts and khaki pants
  • Flash drives
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Download Minestrone Recipe

Download Blank Recipe Cards

Donate all items at the SAMMExpress Donation Station: 910 Oblate Dr.

We are currently open Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please bring all donations inside or ask one of our staff members for help unloading your vehicle. For pick-ups of large furniture and/or more information on items we can and cannot accept, please contact 210.321.5678.

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