Other Ways to Give
Donations of goods are welcomed at McAuley House, McAuley Village and the Warde-robe. Specific needs are listed below. Donations can be made the following ways:
McAuley House:
Donations can be made between 8 a.m. and 10:30 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 622 Elmwood Avenue in Providence. Items also can be delivered at other times by calling 401-941-9013 ext. 302.
McAuley Village:
Donations can be made at 325 Niagara Street in Providence by calling 401-467-3630.
The Warde-robe:
Donations can made from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at the facility at 1286 Broad Street in Central Falls, at the side door on Jenks Avenue. Donors are encouraged to call first at 401-729-0405.
Food
McAuley House:
We accept donations of food, including fruits, vegetables, breads and other items from grocery stores and gardens; and canned and dry goods from individuals and groups.
Schools and churches are invited to consider food drives of non-perishable items. Information materials about McAuley House can be provided.
Needed items include:
| • Peanut butter | • Canned spaghetti or ravioli |
| • Jam or jelly | • Spaghetti Sauce |
| • Tuna | • Cereal |
| • Pasta | • Macaroni and cheese |
| • Rice | • Baked beans |
| • Soup | • Chili |
| • Canned vegetables |
Clothing
The Warde-robe:
We accept gently used clothing for the whole family, as well as shoes and ladies purses.
- Clean, quality clothing for the whole family
- Shoes
- Ladies handbags
McAuley House:
We accept gently used clothing for the whole family, especially focusing on comfortable “street” attire for adults such as:
- Blue jeans
- Baseball caps
- Sneakers
- Boots
- New underwear
- New socks
- Gloves
- Knit hats
- Long johns
Backpacks
McAuley House:
We provide women and men living on the street with backpacks to carry their possessions.
Toiletries
McAuley House:
School and churches are invited to consider hygiene drives to benefit our guests:
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Tooth brushes
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Razors
- Lotion
- Combs
Baby Items
McAuley House:
- Diapers (especially larger sizes)
- Powder
- Infant formula
- Baby wipes
Household Items
McAuley Village:
- Like-new lamps
- Small kitchen appliances (toasters, microwaves, can openers)
- Kitchen cooking and baking utensils
- Pots and Pans
- Bowls, dishes, glasses, mugs
- Flatware
- Bedding supplies (sheets, comforters, pillows, etc.).
The Ward-robe:
- Small furniture items
- Pots and pans
- Sheets, comforters and blankets
- Towels
- Decorative items
- Curtains
School Supplies and Toys
McAuley Village:
- Like-new toys, games, puzzles
- Books
- Computer learning programs for our pre-school center.
- Paper
- Notepads
- School supplies.
