“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” – John Wooden
PROGRAM START (MAY 2008) TO DATE:
Distributed $6.2 million worth of supplies (over 130,000 “Big 8″ items) to individuals and families experiencing homelessness
*”Big 8″ Items: Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Bag Pads, Tents/Tarps, Backpacks, Day Packs, Coats, Footwear, & Blankets
Collect and distribute outdoor gear, essential and basic outdoor clothing, non-perishable food and hygiene products.
Homeless Gear 1305 Duff Drive, Unit #5 Fort Collins, CO 80524
Drop-Off Hours are: Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 4 PM
If you are unable to drop-off during those hours, please call Kimberly Alvarez at (970) 682-3985 to schedule a drop-off. Otherwise, you are welcome to swing by any time during regular drop-off hours!
(Please note that for safety and/or environmental concerns we do not collect or distribute any flammable items such as stoves, lanterns, etc. or knives of any kind).
Backpacks
Daypacks
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Bag Pads
Portable Shelters
Tents (small 1-3 person)
Tarps (small)
Cots
Stuff Sacks
Emergency “Space” Blankets
Hand & Foot Warmers
Water Bottles (Nalgene Type)
Flashlights or Headlamps
Battery Powered (Small) Alarm Clocks
Camping/Backpacking “Mess” Kits
Sunglasses
Bike Locks
Please note that while we are appreciative that you might have other items of clothing to donate, we are only able to accept the items listed below.
Coats (No Dress Coats Please)
Winter
Rain Coats or Rain Ponchos
Hoodies (Sweatshirts with Hoods)
Sweatshirts (No Sweaters Please)
Hats
Summer
Winter
Winter Gloves
Footwear:
Hiking Boots
Tennis Shoes
Winter Boots (Please, no snowboard or ski boots)
Socks New only please on summer socks but “reasonably used” is OK on winter socks.
Women’s Purses & Handbags (functional for everyday use)
Belts
Pants:
Jeans
Sweatpants
Underwear:
Summer (New Please)
Thermals (Tops and Bottoms)
Blankets
Ear Plugs
Insect Repellant
Sunscreen
First Aid Kits and Supplies
Batteries
Personal Hygiene Items:
Disposable Razors
Shaving Cream
Deodorant
Combs/Brushes (new)
Soap
Shampoo
Hand Sanitizer
Bath Towels
Washcloths
Duct Tape
Small Sewing Kits
Shoe Insoles
Foot Powder
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~Mother Teresa
Items in Red are highest need:
Granola Bars
Raisins
Oatmeal or other Instant Hot Cereal
Juice Box, Gatorade, Capri Suns, Bottled Water
Cereal Snack Boxes & Powdered Milk (Individual size)
Fruit Roll Ups or Fruit Snacks
Peanut Butter Crackers
Jerky
Trail Mix
Nuts
Fruit Cups
Pudding Cups
Hot Chocolate Packets (just add water)
Cup-A-Noodles
Instant Soups
Instant Mac and Cheese
In addition to the list above, we collect supplies specifically for children and families. We distribute those supplies to children and families at our quarterly service events and to our agency partners that serve children and families across the state.
Just For Baby:
Baby Bibs
Diapers & Pull-ups
Baby Wipes
Baby Blankets & Quilts
Personal Hygiene Items for Baby (Shampoo, Lotion)
Family Personal Hygiene:
Soap
Shampoo & Conditioner
Disposable Razors
Shaving Cream
Lotion
Deodorant
Feminine Hygiene Products
Children’s Clothing (Newborn to Youth size 16):
Coats (winter)
Snow Pants or Ski Bibs
Jackets (spring or summer)
Rain Jackets, Rain Pants & Rain Ponchos
Hoodies (Sweatshirts with Hoods)
Hats, Scarves, Gloves
Boots (snow and hiking)
Tennis Shoes
Socks (New only please on summer socks and “resonably used” is OK on winter socks.
Underwear (New)
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