Community Donations Support Students
Donations from our community provide necessary access to basic needs such as food, clothing, and hygiene products with no cost to students. Community donations go a long way in supporting student success at Evergreen.
Resources Supported by Donations:
- Shelf-stable food pantry
- Student closet and gender-affirming closet
- Student resource items such as hygiene items, books, cleaning supplies, and more
Make a Gift of Funds
How to Donate Funds to the Basic Needs Center
You can make a donation to the Basic Needs Center through the Evergreen Fund donations page. While filling out the donation form, open the "Designation" drop-down menu and select "Student Basic Needs Center".
Donation Needs
The Basic Needs Center accepts some items on a regular basis, while others may change and vary throughout the school year based on student needs, weather, and other factors. Check this list to ensure we are currently accepting the items you want to donate.
We appreciate your donations which are needed to keep our services running for students. Before deciding to donate items, please review our Donation Guidelines and email us with any questions.
See exactly what we need now and make donations through our Amazon Wish List
Student Requests and Current Needs
Donation needs based on student feedback
Food
- Alfredo and Marinara
- Almond/Sunflower Butters
- Butter
- Canned Protein: Tuna, Spam, etc.
- Chips
- Cooking Oils
- Frozen Meals
- Frozen Veggies/Fruits
- Gluten Free Food
- Granola Bars
- Juice and Sodas
- Pasta
- Ramen Noodles
- Snack Items
- Sugar, Salt, Seasonings
- Vegan Foods
- Water
Other
- Band-Aids
- Beanies
- Blankets
- Brooms
- Compressor Bras
- Household Cleaning Supplies
- Large Jeans Sizes
- Laundry Detergent
- Makeup
- Pads & Tampons
- Rainproof Wear
- Razors
- Rubber Boots
- Silverware/Plastic Silverware
- Shampoo & Condition
- Socks
- Toilet Paper
- Tweezers
- Umbrellas
- Underwear/Boxers
Continual Donation Needs
Items we regularly need and accept on a consistent basis
- Backpacks, Bags and Luggage
- Books, Music, Movies, and Other Media
- Clothing and Shoes (Any Size)
- Accessories such as purses or hats
- Seasonally/weather appropriate clothes
- Sturdy shoes
- Electronics and Accessories (Working)
- Batteries
- Cables
- Small appliances
- Small electronics
- Surge protectors and extension cords
- Food Items
- Shelf-stable pantry goods such as beans, rice, pasta, and other canned/jarred or otherwise non-perishable items.
- Shelf-stable microwave meals
- Shelf-stable snacks
- Bottled water
- Shelf-stable drinks
- Gender-Affirming Items
- Accessories
- Clothing
- Personal care items
- Home Decor
- Hangers
- Organization items and storage bins
- Other home decoration items exlcluding furniture
- Posters, art, decorations
- Household Cleaning Products
- Dish soap
- Disinfecting wipes or spray
- Household cleaning supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
- Sponges
- Housewares
- Blankets
- Kitchen cookware
- Sheets
- Small kitchen appliances and accessories (must be working)
- Toilet paper
- Hygiene and Personal Care Products
- Body wash
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Fragrances
- Hair styling products
- Hand sanitizer
- Lotion
- Masks
- Pads and tampons
- Shampoo
- Shaving razors
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Plant Cuttings and Plant Care Items
- School Supplies
- Highlighters
- Misc. school supplies
- Notebooks
- Pens and pencils
- Sticky notes
- Sports Equipment
Donation Guidelines
Please review our Donation Guidelines and contact us by email if you have any questions about donating items.
Basic Needs Donation Guidelines
Items and acceptable condition to donate
In order to maintain the quality and cleanliness of the Basic Needs Center and resources
that students have access to, we have put together general Basic Needs Donation Guidelines.
In general, all items must be clean and usable before donation; otherwise, items will not be taken. We only take in items that are “like new” to minimize waste, rotting food, or items we would have to otherwise dispose of.
Clothing
Apparel should be lightly used, without tears, free of pet hair, stainless and scent free.
Housewares
Small appliances should be wiped down before donating. No food residue or dust. No Knifes or sharp objects.
Food
Food donations should be checked for an acceptable expiration date and without tears, holes and unused. No spirits or wine accepted.
We do not accept opened food containers that have been halfway used. For example, halfway used bag of flour, opened box of cereal, halfway gallon of milk used, or partially used perishable items. Partially used food containers that are open cannot be verified safe for distribution.
Fresh Produce
During growing season- we start to take donations of fresh produce grown in personal/community gardens. Fresh produce donations need to be donated directly during operation hours and cleaned to ensure freshness for distribution.
Large Items
Because of limited space, we are unable to take large items of any kind.
Dropping-Off Donations
The Basic Needs Center accepts donations without appointment year-round during operating hours. We also have a drop-box outside the Basic Needs Center for donations 24/7. If you have a large quantity of items to donate, please contact us in advance.