Donations...

A-SPAN appreciates your generous donations.  Please refer to our Wish List below to see what our current needs are.  If you wish to make an in-kind donation, no appointment is necessary.  We are open to accept donations at 2708-B S. Nelson Street, Monday - Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

If you wish to hold a donation drive in your community, please contact Molly Houben, Volunteer Coordinator at MHouben@a-span.org or 703-820-4357 ext. 17

WISH LIST
General Items Needed for Donation
(Items may be new or gently used)

We will NOT accept items that contain profanity, sexual, alcohol and/or drug references.
We serve a largely male clientele, so our need for men’s items is much greater than for women’s.
We will not accept children’s items.

BATH TOWELS, BLANKETS (especially thick, wool blankets) & SLEEPING BAGS.  NO SHEETS!!

WARM WINTER CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES:

▪ Socks, hats, gloves, scarves
▪ Warm winter coats and rain coats
▪ Warm undergarments: thermal undershirts and underwear
▪ Umbrellas

MEN’S CLOTHING (LARGER SIZES ONLY):

▪ Jeans and casual pants, size 32 and larger
▪ Sweatshirts and sweatpants
▪ T-shirts and casual button-down shirts
▪ Underwear, size 32 and larger
▪ Professional clothing: suit coats, pants, dress shirts, ties and belts (larger sizes only)
▪ Shoes: Walking shoes, sneakers, work boots, dress shoes and rain boots (size 10 and larger)

HYGIENE AND PERSONAL CARE SUPPLIES (travel-sized works best)

▪ Deodorant ▪ Soap ▪ Shampoo & Conditioner
▪ Disposable razors ▪ Shaving cream ▪ Combs & Brushes
▪ Mouth wash ▪ Toothbrushes ▪ Toothpaste
▪ Vaseline ▪ Lip balm ▪ Body lotion
▪ Hydrogen peroxide ▪ Foot powder ▪ Band-Aids
▪ Pain reliever’s ▪ Multivitamins ▪ Cough drops

MISCELLANEOUS

▪ Restaurant gift cards ▪ Grocery store gift cards ▪ Phone cards
▪ Smart trip cards ▪ Bus tokens ▪ Backpacks & pull luggage

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

▪ Jeans and casual slacks, size 10 and larger
▪ Sweatpants, sweatshirts and sweaters
▪ T-shirts and casual blouses
▪ Cotton underwear and sports bras (L - XXL)
▪ Casual walking shoes and sneakers, size 7 or larger

We are also grateful for monetary donations, on which A-SPAN depends in order to provide vitally important services. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. You can make a donation through the secure www.networkforgood.org website. Or you can mail a check to:

A-SPAN
P.O. Box 100731
Arlington, VA, 22210