Item Donations

Support Local Families

Give Hope. Create Stability.

Your generosity helps Family Promise of Porter County provide safe shelter, essential supplies, and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness. Whether you make a financial contribution or donate items from our current needs list, your support helps families move toward lasting stability and independence.

To coordinate a supply donation, please contact our office before dropping off items. Donations are accepted during designated office hours, and items should not be left outside after hours.


Shelter Supplies We Always Need are:

Household Essentials:

  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • All-purpose cleaners
  • Dish soap
  • Hand soap


Personal Care Items:

  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Deodorant (men & women)
  • Razors & shaving cream/gel


Baby & Children's Needs:

  • Baby wipes
  • Diapers (Sizes 4, 5, 6 & 7)
  • Pull-Ups (2T–3T, 3T–4T & 4T–5T)
  • Baby & toddler toiletries (shampoo, diaper cream, medicine, etc.)


Bedding & Household Items:

  • New pillows
  • Sheet sets (all sizes, new or gently used)
  • Bath towels (new or gently used)


Food & Pantry Items:

  • Shelf-stable meals
  • Canned vegetables
  • Rice
  • Pasta & pasta sauce
  • Mac & cheese
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Cereal
  • Pancake mix & syrup
  • Fruit cups
  • Granola bars
  • Fruit snacks
  • Pudding cups
  • Chips (individual bags)
  • Bottled water
  • Juice boxes


Fresh Food:

  • Bread
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Cheese
  • Hamburger
  • Chicken
  • Lunch meat
  • Lunchables
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Pizza
  • Yogurt
  • Jello


Gift Cards:

  • Gas gift cards
  • Grocery store gift cards (Walmart, Aldi, Save A Lot)

Ongoing Donation Needs

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Cleaning Supplies

We need items like disinfectants, mops, brooms, and trash bags to maintain a clean and safe environment for our residents.

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Toiletries

Donations of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal hygiene products are essential for the well-being of our clients.

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Laundry Supplies

Contributions of laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets ensure our residents can keep their clothing clean.

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Gift Cards

Save-A-Lot, Family Dollar, or Dollar Tree cards are very helpful because they are easily accessible for residents and have a good selection of basic need items.

Clothing, Furniture, and Other Items

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community. While we are unable to accept certain donated items such as clothing, furniture, and other large household goods, these items can still make a meaningful difference for local families.



We encourage you to donate these items to one of our trusted community partners listed below. Many of the families we serve can access these organizations at little or no cost, ensuring your donations continue to support families on their journey toward stability and independence.

Please contact each organization directly for current donation guidelines, accepted items, and drop-off hours.

​Clothes donations:

Portage Resale Shop located at 6450 Evergreen Avenue in Portage, IN (219-764-3375)


Clothes and Prayers located at 786 Juniper Rd., Valparaiso, IN (219-309-0707)


The Shop - First United Methodist Resale Shop at 7 E Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN (219-465-0207)

​Furniture donations:

RePurpose Place located at 102 Beverly Dr., Chesterton, IN (219-728-1303)


New Creation Resale Shop at 2102 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN (219-286-7061)