Give New Items
Please take a moment to review our list of current needs (see below) for donating BRAND NEW items.
All donations may be dropped off at our Donation Drop-Off located at 5100 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To get a tax receipt for your household and clothing donations valued up to $250, click here.
If you have any questions please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Christina Geisler, at volunteer@ummnorva.org.
For more questions concerning used items or pickups, click here.
If you have Amazon Prime, most Wishlist items can be shipped directly. Just make sure to use our delivery address: Donation for The Union Mission’s Gift Registry Address.
ANYTIME NEEDS!
GIFT CARDS:
- Convenience stores/Gas stations
- Grocery stores: $10, $20, or $25
- Fast-food restaurants: $15
- Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General: $5 or $10
- Walmart or Target: $10 or $25
HRT BUS PASSES:
- ONE DAY PASSES: gohrt.com or at Hampton Roads Transit station vending machines, or at selected 7-Eleven and Food Lion stores.
NEW OR GENTLY USED LUGGAGE:
- Extra-large, large, and medium rolling suitcases.
- Duffle bags.
- Small carry-on suitcases.
- Adult backpacks.
ALL WHITE BED AND BATH LINENS:
- White Washcloths: cotton or cotton-blend.
- White Bath Towels: cotton or cotton-blend.
- Twin XL blankets, soft fleece or microfiber fleece (navy or gray)
- White Twin or Twin XL sheets (flat): cotton-blend, or microfiber.
- White Twin XL sheets (fitted): Cotton-blend, or microfiber
- White Pillowcases: Cotton-blend, or microfiber
- White Pillow protectors: (Standard, zippable)
BOTTLED WATER: Individually sealed, undamaged bottles by the case, and sealed water-cooler jugs for Hope Haven.
MEN’S CLOTHING
We house up to 215 men daily.
- Men’s white undershirts (L–3XL)
- Boxers or boxer briefs (L–3XL)
- New thick winter coats and work jackets (L-3XL)
- Khaki, black, and navy pants (all sizes)
- Dress shirts (all sizes)
- Black belts (all sizes)
- Men’s flip flops / shower shoes (L–2XL, 9–13)
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
We house up to 36 women daily.
- New women’s winter-spring-fall coats and jackets (M-2XL)
- Women’s underwear (sizes 7 to 10+ briefs)
- Women’s sports bras (S-3XL)
- Women’s regular bras (larger sizes, 36C–48DDD)
- Women’s slippers (M–XXL, 8–12)
- Women’s sneakers or casual slip-ons (M–2XL, 8–12)
- Women’s flip flops / shower shoes (M-2XL, 8–12)
- Women’s sleepwear: pajama sets, nightgowns, sleep shirts or pants/shorts (M–2XL)
TOILETRIES
All donations must be unopened and unused. Full-size preferred.
- Bar soap
- Body wash / Body gel
- Women’s Moisturizing Shampoo for all types, textures, and styles
- (Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Jojoba)
- Men’s and women’s deodorant
- Lotion / moisturizing oil lotion
- Vented hairbrushes
- Detangling hairbrushes for thick hair
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes (individually wrapped or multipacks)
- Floss / floss picks
- Toothbrush holders
- Shaving cream
WELLNESS SUPPLIES
(All donations must be sealed and unopened products)
- Nutritional protein shakes like Ensure, Boost, Glucerna, individually sealed bottles or cartons.
- Tissues
- Cold, flu, cough, and sinus relief medicines (pills, capsules, or non-alcoholic liquid)
- HBP cold relief medicines
- Bags of Cough drops.
- General pain relief tablets/capsules
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin), naproxen
- Arthritis rubs like diclofenac (Voltaren) or Aspercreme
- Cortisone cream.
- Stomach relief (Pepto-Bismol, Mylanta, etc)
- Chewable heartburn relief / antacids (Tums, Rolaids, etc.)
- Electric or microwaveable heating pads
- Disposable face masks, breathable 3-ply with ear loops or N-95 masks, by the box or individually wrapped
- Current/Unexpired COVID-19 tests
Note: The Union Mission no longer encourages collection drives for canned goods and kitchen staples other than those listed here.
- Bulk Spices and Seasonings (18oz +)
- Granulated onion or onion powder
- Granulated garlic or garlic powder
- Ground black pepper
- Sea salt (coarse or fine grind)
- Badia Complete Seasoning
- Knorr’s Professional Chicken Bouillon Base (7.9 lbs. powder)
- White Granulated Sugar (5 to 50 lb. bag)
SPECIAL PROJECT: UNION MISSION KITCHEN UPGRADE:
Help our Food Services Team upgrade key kitchen equipment, create a self-serve breakfast bar for our Bashford Men’s Shelter, and add catering supplies for special events.
BIBLES
- NLT Life Recovery Bible, Personal Size
- Laminated Bible tabs
- Large-print Bibles (NIV, ESV, NKJV)
OTHER SUPPLIES
- Reusable plastic / metal water bottles
- Collapsible umbrellas
- Travel alarm clocks
- Current monthly / weekly planners
- Men’s and women’s journals
- 2-pocket portfolio folders, heavy card stock or plastic
- Accordion-style expanding document/file folders, heavy-duty plastic
- Electric steam irons
- Ironing boards
- Ironing board covers (54″ x 15″)
- 8-foot pre-lit Christmas trees
HOPE HAVEN SUPPLIES
Help nurture children and strengthen families with donations year-round to Hope Haven and to Camp Hope Haven for this summer.