Donate to the Basic Needs Center

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

How to Donate

Review the Donation Guidelines 

Please review our Donation Guidelines and email ARCBasicNeeds@evergreen.edu if you have any questions about donating items. 

Check our List of Donation Needs 

The Basic Needs Center accepts some items on a regular basis, while others may change and vary throughout the school year. Check this list to ensure we are currently accepting the items you want to donate. 

See exactly what we need now and make donations through our Amazon Wish List 

Schedule Your Drop-off

The Basic Needs Center is open by appointment only and does not currently accept walk-ins. Please schedule an appointment to make a donation. Donations are accepted year-round.  

Schedule an Appointment

Where is the Basic Needs Center?

CAB 135

We are located in the College Activities Building, room 135. The Center is accessible from the outside of the building, just across from the Costantino Recreation Center.

 

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Basic Needs Center Location Campus Map

Item Donation Guidelines

Items and acceptable condition to donate

To maintain a standard of quality and cleanliness of our space and resources for students we require all items to meet Acceptable Condition. If you are unsure of the quality of your item please review our guidelines and contact us with any questions.

Acceptable Condition 

Items must be clean and usable before donation. We do not accept items in poor condition or items that would have to otherwise be disposed of. We will accept lightly used and used items in good condition or items that are "like new". We do not accept large items or furniture of any kind.

Clothing 

Apparel should be lightly used, without tears, stainless and freshly laundered. We cannot accept items with noticeable stains or items with tears and rips that were not intentional design aspects. All socks and underwear donations must be brand new, we do not accept used socks or underwear.

Kitchen Items and Cookware

Kitchen items should be cleaned and small appliances should be wiped down before donating and have no food residue or dust.

Food Items

Shelf-stable food donations must be unexpired, unopened, and unused. Packaging should be in good condition, without tears or holes. Perishables and produce must be fresh, unopened, unexpired, and without any rot, mold, or other reason they may need to be disposed of. 

Make a Gift of Funds

How to Donate Funds to the Basic Needs Center

You can make a donation to the Basic Needs Center by visiting visiting the Evergreen Fund page. 

Fill in details on the donation form and in the Designation section be sure to use the drop-down to select Student Basic Needs Center

Make Your Gift Now

Donation Needs

Donations are needed to keep our services running for students, we appreciate your donation. Need for certain items may change throughout the year based on student needs, weather, and other factors, but there are many items that we need on a more consistent basis. 

Before deciding to donate items, please review our Donation Guidelines and contact 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
    • Snack items
    • Spam
    • Frozen meals
    • Frozen vegetables 
    • Ramen Noodles
    • Chips
    • Water
    • Butter
  • Clothing and shoes 
    • Thick socks
    • Scarves
    • Small and medium size compressor bras
    • Rubber Boots 
    • Jeans (larger sizes)
  • Home and cleaning items 
    • Blankets
    • Silverware/plastic cutlery 
    • Laundry detergent
    • Toiler paper
    • Brooms
    • Sponges
    • Household cleaning supplies 
  • Personal care items
    • Shampoo & conditioner
    • Razors
    • Tweezers
    • Toothbrushes 

Continual Donation Needs

Items that we regularly need and are accepting on a consistent basis
  • Clothing and shoes of any size 
    • Seasonally appropriate clothes 
    • Weather appropriate clothes 
    • Sturdy shoes 
    • Accessories such as purses or hats
  • Gender-affirming items 
    • Personal care items
    • Clothing
    • Accessories 
  • School supplies 
    • Notebooks
    • Pens and pencils
    • Highlighters 
    • Sticky notes 
    • Misc. school supplies 
  • Home and cleaning products
    • Toilet paper
    • Paper towels
    • Dish soap
    • Sponges 
    • Laundry detergent 
    • Disinfecting wipes or spray 
    • Household cleaning supplies 
    • Blankets
    • Sheets
    • Kitchen cookware 
    • Small kitchen appliances and accessories (must be working) 
  • Hygiene and personal care products
    • Toothbrushes and toothpaste 
    • Deodorant
    • Fragrances
    • Pads and tampons
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner 
    • Hair styling products 
    • Body wash
    • Shaving razors 
    • Lotion
    • Masks
    • Hand sanitizer
  • 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
  • Electronics and accessories (must be working)
    • Small electronics
    • Small appliances 
    • Cables 
    • Surge protectors and extension cords 
    • Batteries 
  • Plant cuttings and plant care items
  • Books, music, movies, and other media 
  • Home decor 
    • Posters, art, decorations
    • Organization items and storage bins
    • Other home decoration items exlcluding furniture 
  • Sports equipment 
  • Bags and luggage