The Holidays can bring an immense feeling of gratitude for all of the good in your life. Beyond dropping change in a red bucket, here are some organizations that are taking donations. 

Arizona Humane Society

 Shelter Wish List:

• Canned cat and dog food (pâté style or ground)

• Small-bite dry dog food (for small dogs)

• Peanut butter

• Canned broth (low sodium)

• Canned chicken and tuna

• Baby food (meat-only)

• Small fleece blankets

• Cat and dog toys

• Paper towels

• Monetary Donations Online at www.AZHumane.org

Drop-off Locations, Sun-Sat, 11am-6pm:

Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion Sunnyslope Campus

1521 W Dobbins Rd 1311 W Hatcher Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85041 Phoenix, AZ 85021

St. Mary’s Food Bank

SMFB helps the 2 million Arizonans a year, facing food shortages through their food distribution, children's feeding programs, and their community kitchen.

 Ways to Give:

• Monetary Donations Online at www.FirstFoodBank.org

• Non-perishable food items donated at drop-off locations

• Email volunteer.services@firstfoodbank.org for volunteer opportunities

Drop-off Locations, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm:

Phoenix Surprise

2831 N 31st Ave 13050 W Elm St

Phoenix, AZ 85009 Surprise, AZ 85378

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix Children’s Hospital ensures every child admitted to the Hospital over the holiday receives a gift, thanks to the generous community.

Ways to Give:

• New, unwrapped toys

• Teen Gifts

• Gift Cards in $10 Increments to: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, VISA/MasterCard, Dutch Bros, Xbox Live, Harkins Theaters, AMC Theaters

 Unable to Accept:

• Play guns or war toys

• Latex balloons

• Candy, gum, or other food

•  Scary or violent action figures

• Stuffed animals

• Used toys or books

Drop-off Location, Mon-Fri, Dec 16-20, 11am-6pm:

Phoenix Children's Hospital through their Cambridge Ave entrance.

Hope Women's Center

Hope Women’s Center is a trauma informed care center serving women and teen girls facing any difficult life situation.

 Ways to Give:

• Size 6 diapers

• Baby wipes

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Toilet paper

• Laundry pods

• ONE day bus passes (Very much needed and can be purchased at Safeway and Circle K stores.)

Drop-off Locations, Mon-Thurs, 9am-2pm:

Phoenix: West Valley:

1640 E McDowell Rd 12101 NW Grand Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85006 El Mirage, AZ 85335

4517 N 31st St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

4332 N 39th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018