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 us at 574-234-7795 or via email.

Donate items.

Our weekly Donations Day is Thursday from 10am-3pm. 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.

We are currently accepting women’s and children’s new and lightly used clothing that is in season.

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:

  • hoodies, sweatpants, leggings
  • women’s underwear S-XL, new ONLY, please
  • bras, especially sports bras & bralettes
  • comfortable shoes for walking
  • backpacks, purses
  • linens: bath towels, blankets, sheets (please mark size, if possible)
  • kitchen utensils/silverware
  • pots, pans, dishes
  • children’s clothing, sizes 10 – 18
  • diapers: sizes 5 & 6
  • baby wipes
  • sanitary pads
  • full-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash
  • deodorant

 

WE MIGHT ACCEPT:

*Please contact us in advance.

  • larger baby items (playpen, highchair, stroller)
  • small appliances  (microwave, toaster oven)

 

WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • food
  • infant/child car seats
  • furniture
  • large appliances


WE REALLY DO NOT NEED:

Please do not bring these items.

  • outdated or broken appliances
  • toys or puzzles
  • high-heeled shoes
  • books
  • video cassettes or DVD’s
  • decorative knick-knacks
  • 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.

 
You can purchase needed items that can be shipped directly to us: Amazon Wishlist