Donate 4 Ways
Donate Goods
What's Needed Most
Hygiene kits: Camp Hope guests take showers in our mobile Shower Trailer. Commonly needed items for our guests are soap, lotion, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine products, razors, child/adult diapers & wipes, laundry detergent, etc.
Clothes:We typically don't need clothing or furniture due to limited storage at our campsite - however, we always need new undergarments and for winter we need cold-weather clothing.
Food: We always need packaged snacks, coffee & fixings, pancake mix & syrup, instant oatmeal, etc. As refrigeration storage is limited. We are always able to receive food donations that require no refrigeration, heavy cooking, or preparation. Donations of disposable cutlery (forks, spoons, knives) and paper goods (plates, bowls, cups, napkins, paper towels) are always appreciated.
Where to Drop Off Donations
We do NOT typically pick up donations due to limited staffing, however donations can be dropped off 24 hours a day, any day of the week, at our office right inside the gate. Keep in mind that nightly check-in from 4pm to 6pm is our busiest time of day.
We may not be able to accept donations which are not on this list due to lack of storage space. For large items, please call the office to schedule drop-off.
Full List of Needs
Food & Kitchen:
- Bottled water
- Pancake mix & syrup
- Instant oatmeal
- Ground coffee & powdered fixings
- Fresh fruit (only in small quantities for same-day eating)
- Pre-packaged snacks
- Gallon size (or smaller) canned fruit
- Large cans of chili, Campbell soups
- Napkins
- Paper towels
- Paper plates & bowls
- Plastic utensils (forks, knives, spoons)
- Large black garbage bags
- Food service gloves
Undergarments & Cold-Weather Clothing:
- Socks (adult & children)
- Underwear (adult & children)
- Hats, scarves, gloves
- Large winter coats (XL - 4X for layering)
Bed Supplies:
- Blankets
- Cold-weather sleeping bags
- Pillows
- Towels
Personal Hygiene:
- Toilet Paper
- Toiletries (disposable razors, mini-sized shampoo/conditioner, soap & toothpaste)
- Adult diapers
- Children's diapers & wipes
- Feminine hygiene products
- Commercial first-aid kits
- Bandaids
- Laundry detergent
- Quarters for laundry packets
Pet Items:
- Collars
- Leashes
- Dry pet food
- Pet carriers (all sizes)
- Money for pet care
Other:
- Money for gasoline for Camp Hope minivan & vehicles
Donate Meals
Camp Hope Meal Schedule
Our residents are provided lunch and dinner every day. We serve hot breakfast as resources allow and sandwiches, and other items are available on demand. We greatly appreciate the community's help in feeding Camp Hope's men, women, and children.
Meals are served daily around 6am-7am (breakfast), 12pm-1pm (lunch), and 5:30pm-6:30pm (dinner). Breakfasts are grab n' go items or easily-prepared dishes like instant oatmeal or pancakes, sandwiches for lunch and Northwest Harvest provides ongoing food items as well.
How can I help?
*Host a dinner*
Join arms with your service group, business, or church.
You bring and serve a fully-prepared meal.
This one is our favorite!
Fund a dinner
You buy it, we'll serve it.
Individuals or groups can purchase (or cook) dinner, drop it off, and we will serve it to our guests.
Serve a dinner
Bring a friend and help us serve a meal or clean up.
You can come alone too! Just let us know and we will fit you into an existing dinner service.
If you'd like to help with any of these options, either fill out our volunteer application, if it's your first time, or message us and we can get you scheduled!
Dinners are the biggest need
When people come together to cook and serve meals at Camp Hope, something special happens—there’s laughter, connection, and a shared sense of purpose. Breaking bread with our residents creates moments of true communion, where walls come down and community is built. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a chance to bring hope, dignity, and joy to everyone at the table.
*No Volunteer Orientation is needed for food service. You will be scheduled by our Meals Coordinator.
*All dinners must be fully cooked off-site due to our lack of kitchen facilities. There is no pressure to stay and serve.