We thank you in advance for considering The INN as a recipient of your donated goods and supplies. Sponsoring a collection drive of items for guests of The INN is a great way to Get INNvolved. Not only is it a fun activity, but the items collected will help guests with basic necessities.
DONATE OUR MOST NEEDED ITEMS ONLINE
Try You Give Goods to order our most needed items online! You can even create your own drive with the name of your family, company or group! At the end of your drive, The INN will receive a monetary donation of 5% of the total items purchased!
UPCOMING DRIVES
THANKSGIVING FOOD
The holidays are around the corner! There are two ways to donate Thanksgiving food to INN guests. Drop-off your items in person, or order through our online drive by November 6th and have them directly delivered to our location. You can also assemble side dish Fixing bags with your group!
Things We Always Need
FOOD
The INN operates the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen, the largest soup kitchen on Long Island where over 200,000 meals are served annually. You can help us by hosting a food drive in your community of non-perishable, shelf-stable food items.
Start a food drive with your family, community group or company!
Click here for instructions on how to Host your own Food Drive!
Personal Care Items (Toiletries)
The INN provides essential personal care items to guests to take with them, as well as an option to shower on-site at our facility. To provide this service, we need both full-sized and travel-sized toiletries like, soap, shampoo and deodorant.
BABY ITEMS
Diapers are an expensive and essential item for families. Little guests make up about 30% of The INN’s guest population. Diapers are needed to distribute weekly, especially in sizes 4 and up. Wipes, pull-ups, baby food and formula are also needed.
CLOTHING
By holding a clothing drive, for in-season items, you are providing guests with appropriate clothing for interviews, special occasions, as well as children’s clothing for the school year. Donate brand new or gently used clothing in all sizes for all ages.
Seasonal Items
Holidays (Toys, brand new clothing, gift cards and other gifts. INN holiday drive starts in November).
Other Items
METRO CARDS
CAR DONATIONS
CORPORATE INVENTORY SURPLUS
Things You Can Do (Click for more info)
Create Toiletry Kits or Shower Rolls
Things WE CANNOT ACCEPT
- Furniture (including mattresses)
- Baby Toys (includes bouncy seats)
- Used Baby Strollers (new only)
- Baby Car Seats
- Large Appliances
- Used Electronics (microwaves, toasters, etc. – new only)
- Previously Worn Socks or Underwear (brand new only)
- Medical Equipment (wheelchairs, canes, commodes, etc.)
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