What Items Do Homeless Shelters Need the Most?

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Thanks to the generosity and marketing prowess of the company Bombas, you’ve probably heard that socks are the #1 most requested by homeless shelters. While we sometimes need socks, we often need other items even more. Bombas is a super cool company and we really appreciate all they do, but I think their message has contributed to a culture in this country of seductive simplicity: complex problems can be solved with simple solutions. Unfortunately, that’s just not usually true.

Not only does what one shelter needs differ from another just one county over - what each shelter needs changes from one week to the next. Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless, for instance, has no need for toilet paper, coffee, and paper towels thanks to the regular donations from the amazing generosity of the folks at Maple Leaf Realty. Our needs change depending on what donations we happen to receive. Right now, our biggest needs are:

  • Stewart’s Shop Gift Cards

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Dish Detergent

  • Sponges

  • Bottled Water

  • Swiffer Mop Pads

  • Men’s Shaving Razors

These are our needs in December 2022 but by January 2023, we might need something totally different! So what items do homeless shelters need the most? The only way to find out is to give your local shelter a call, a Facebook message, or an email! We’d be happy to let you know what the latest need is here at BCCH! Thank you so much for caring and for being you!