Our friends are very appreciative of donations that protect them from hunger and the elements. Preferred times for delivery to the Center are Monday 5-6 pm, Wednesday 5-6 pm, Saturday 1-2 pm.
We operate a food pantry, a clothing pantry, hot meals, laundry and showers solely on donations. Many of the people we serve live outside or in substandard housing and have limited cooking capabilities. Please follow our guidelines for donations.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
Checks may be made out to Grassroots with "DAY RESOURCE CENTER" added in the memo line and mailed to:
Grassroots
6700 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD 21044
You may also donate with a debit/credit card via PayPal or directly through your PayPal account (you do not need a PayPal account to use their credit card processing). Remember to designate the DAY RESOURCE CENTER as part of your donation.
Gift cards to Walmart, Giant, B.J.’s are also appreciated for purchasing needed supplies.
Pantry Staples
All donations must be ready to eat,no larger than 15oz. Bottled water-20oz size Gatorade Peanut Butter and Jelly Tuna Canned Chicken Chef Boyardee-15oz can Spaghettios-15 oz can Chunky Soups Dinty Moore Beef Stew Baked Beans with meat Underwood Deviled Ham Libby's Canned Corned Beef Vienna Sausages Spam Beef Jerky Canned Fruit Individually packaged snacks |
Clothes Closet
Men’s jeans Women's jeans Men's and Women's underwear (new) Long sleeved T-shirts Short Sleeved T-shirts White, mid calf tube socks Plus sized women's clothing Gently Used Tennis Shoes-all sizes Work Boots-all sizes PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE: We cannot accept children/baby items including clothing, equipment,diapers, etc. |
Guidelines for Clothing Donations
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Personal Items
Large Bottles of Shampoo Large Bottles of Body Wash Deodorant Combs & Brushes Disposable Razors Shaving cream Foot Powder Batteries-AAA, AA, C, D Nail Clippers Alcohol-free mouthwash |
For the Center
Napkins Large Cans of Ground Coffee 4lb Bags of Sugar Non Dairy Powdered Coffee Creamer Disinfectant Cleaner for bathrooms Bleach Tall Kitchen Trash Bags 33 Gallon Trash Bags |
Outdoor Gear
Sleeping Bags Plastic tarps, 5 mil thickness, approx. 15' x 20' Batteries - AAA, AA, C, D Duct Tape Solar Powered Lanterns |