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