Shelter Wishlist and In-Kind Donations
Donating In-Kind Items to TTD
Through These Doors is currently accepting monetary and in-kind donations. Below, you will find a list of our needs that take first priority, and a list of items that we are always happy to accept. The priority list changes from time to time as we adjust based on the current needs of the Survivors we serve.
If you have a question about donating an item or would like to set up a drop off time, you can submit a message through the website Contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
If you would like to purchase an item online, our shipping address is PO Box 704, Portland, ME 04104.
*If you mail us in-kind donations from an online retailer, don’t forget to include a note with your contact information, so we can be sure to connect and thank you properly!
Most urgently needed items:
- Seasonal items for summer! Sunscreen, hats, reusable water bottles, bubbles (for the kids staying at shelter), flipflops or sandals, beach-coverups, and light summer clothing.
- Cookware sets like pots and pans (multiple sets needed) (preferably new or gently used, acceptance is condition based)
- Dinnerware sets for at least 4 place settings (multiple sets needed) (preferably new, acceptance is condition based)
- Bath Towel sets – 2 big towels, 1-2 hand towels, and 2 washcloths (has to be new)
- Diapers, specifically sizes 4t, 5t, and 6t (can be accepted out of original packaging as long as they are not damaged or expired)
- Countertop Blenders (preferably new or gently used, acceptance is condition based)
- Can openers, manual or electric (preferably new, acceptance is condition based)
- Backpacks (new or gently used)
- Sturdy tote bags and storage/moving boxing (preferably new, acceptance is condition based)
Items we always need:
- Tech accessories like phone chargers, headphones, ear buds (new)
- TTD does not accept used phones that are older than 3 years or have severe damage. Phones have to be wiped, and factory reset before we can accept them, and they can’t be sim card locked.
- Gift cards of any amount (new or unused with original purchase balance) to stores like Walmart, Market Basket, Walgreens, Dunkin Donuts, Hannaford, Target, Trader Joes, Macy’s, TJ Maxx, or gas station cards from Cumberland Farms or Shell.
- Household cleaning supplies like laundry detergent, dish soap, sponges, dishwasher or laundry pods, dryer sheets, Swiffer’s and Swiffer pads, dusters, Clorox wipes, multi-purpose kitchen and bathroom cleaners, microfiber cleaning cloths, and kitchen towels. (unopened, new, and unexpired products only please)
- Self-care and personal care products like shampoo and conditioner, especially for curly/textured hair. As well as body wash, hand soap, and baby soap. Skin care and makeup are appreciated as well! (unopened, new, and unexpired products only please)
- personal care tools and accessories like Q-Tip’s, cotton rounds, face wipes, body wipes, makeup remover, nail files or clippers, and hair ties are also accepted (unopened, new, and unexpired only please)
