YOU CAN HELP
Make a gift.
Click here to donate through our website or mail a check to: 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601. For more information or to inquire about naming St. Margaret’s House in your estate or making a gift of stock, please contact our Senior Director of Sustainability, Strategy & Development, Lauren Smyth, at 574-234-7795 or via email.
Donate items.
Our weekly Donations Day is Thursday from 10am-4pm. If you need to bring items outside of these hours, please contact us first.
Please bring donations to the front desk. To enter, please press the
call button and walk up the steps to the first floor. If you have a
large donation, please contact us in advance.
If your faith community, organization, business, or school group would like to hold a drive to collect items, please contact Amy for assistance.
We are currently accepting women’s and children’s new and lightly used clothing that is in season. Please limit the amount of items you bring as we have very limited storage space.
PLEASE take time to ensure that all donated items are in good shape:
clean with no stains or tears and all zippers working/buttons in place. Thank you for helping us to serve our guests with dignity and respect!
WE REALLY NEED:
Brand-new gifts for the Christmas Shoppe
Clothing
- coats (new or gently used; especially plus sizes)
- hats and gloves for women and children
- boots for women and children
- warm comfortable clothing such as sweatpants and sweatshirts for women and children
- Please: no “professional” clothing or high-heeled shoes
Household items
- linens: bath towels, sheets (please mark size, if possible)
- kitchen utensils/silverware
- pots, pans, dishes
Toiletries
- shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash (both large and small)
- deodorant
- bar soap
- sanitary pads (light, medium, heavy)
- diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 2T-5T)
- baby wipes
WE MIGHT ACCEPT:
*Please contact us in advance.
- larger baby items (playpen, stroller)
- small appliances (microwave, toaster oven)
WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- food
- infant/child car seats
- high chairs, bouncy seats
- furniture
- large appliances
- medical equipment
WE REALLY DO NOT NEED:
Please do not bring these items.
- outdated or broken appliances
- books
- toys or puzzles
- video cassettes or DVD’s
- home decor and knick-knacks; no Christmas decorations, please
- teacups/saucers, wine glasses, and other delicate dishware
- out-of-season infant, children, and women’s clothing
- clothing that is dirty, stained, missing buttons, etc.
We value our donors and thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Purchase items from our Wishlist.