Donate to the Basic Needs Center

We are located in the College Activities Building, room 135. The Center is accessible from the outside of the building, just across from the Costantino Recreation Center.

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To maintain a standard of quality and cleanliness of our space and resources for students we require all items to meet Acceptable Condition. If you are unsure of the quality of your item please review our guidelines and contact us with any questions.

Acceptable Condition 

Items must be clean and usable before donation. We do not accept items in poor condition or items that would have to otherwise be disposed of. We will accept lightly used and used items in good condition or items that are "like new". We do not accept large items or furniture of any kind.

Clothing 

Apparel should be lightly used, without tears, stainless and freshly laundered. We cannot accept items with noticeable stains or items with tears and rips that were not intentional design aspects. All socks and underwear donations must be brand new, we do not accept used socks or underwear.

Kitchen Items and Cookware

Kitchen items should be cleaned and small appliances should be wiped down before donating and have no food residue or dust.

Food Items

Shelf-stable food donations must be unexpired, unopened, and unused. Packaging should be in good condition, without tears or holes. Perishables and produce must be fresh, unopened, unexpired, and without any rot, mold, or other reason they may need to be disposed of.