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Needs & In-Kind Donations

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Women's Lunch Place. Without donations from generous groups and individuals, we would not be able to provide its guests with many daily necessities. The guests of the Women's Lunch Place have a variety of toiletry and personal needs. Additionally, once a month we celebrate our guests' birthdays with decorations, a cake, and gifts. As a result, items are needed all year long.  Our needs vary and storage space is limited, so please check the website for current needs.
 
In addition, we do have seasonal needs. Please contact our Shelter Manager, Carmen Blyden, directly at 617-449-7197 for a list of seasonal specific requests.  If you have a large donation, we also ask that you please call Kelley before delivery so that we may assist you with the drop-off process.
 
​Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:30am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 2:00pm. at 67 Newbury Street.
 
Please note: we no longer accept clothing donations.
 
​Toiletries & Personal Needs:
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Hair brushes
  • Make-up
  • Nail clippers
 
 
  • Washcloths
  • Baby Powder
  • Pull-up Depends (all sizes)
  • Sanitary napkins and tampons
 
 
  • Bras (new)
  • Underwear (new)
  • Bags (canvas, nylon, plastic shopping bags, totes)

Resource Center:

  • Copy paper
  • ​Pens
  • Manila envelopes
  • ​Notebooks
  • ​Folders

 

  • ​Greeting cards
  • ​Flashdrives
  • ​General office supplies (paper clips, whiteout, etc).

Creative Expressions:

  • Yarn
  • Knitting and crochet needles
  • Watercolor paper

 

  • ​Canvas
  • ​Sketch books
  • ​Paint: acrylic & watercolor

Birthday Gifts:

  • Sets of body wash & lotion
  • Perfume
  • Watches (new)
  • Make-up kits
  • Manicure/pedicure sets

 

  • Umbrellas
  • Insulated coffee mugs
  • Silk scarves
  • Daily Planners

 

 



by Dr. Radut.