New year, new you. Out with the old, in with the new. Whatever your 2020 motto is, if you’re looking to give back to the community, we’ve got you covered. From toiletries and clothing to food items, there’s a place to donate everything in Hudson County. Check out this roundup of donation locations in Hoboken and Jersey City, including what to collect, where to drop off, and how to contact, below.
Hoboken
The Hoboken Shelter {300 Bloomfield Street}
The Hoboken Shelter offers 50 people shelter nightly, serves over 500 meals daily, and hosts 1,000 showers weekly. They also provide services such as counseling, job + life skills training, and permanent supportive housing solutions. The shelter accepts donations of food {milk, coffee, sugar, cereal, juice, frozen meat – turkeys, hams, meatballs, instant potatoes, marinara sauce, sandwiches, and fruit – bananas especially}, supplies {paper + plastic plates, hot + cold cups, napkins, plastic utensils – especially forks, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent, garbage bags – any size, postage stamps, envelopes, and pens}, and toiletries {soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, washcloths, underpants, and socks}.
What they accept: Food, supplies + toiletries
Drop off details: 9:00AM-9:00PM daily
Contact: 201-656-5069
See More: Our 2020 Formalwear Community Sale is Happening Saturday, March 28th
The Jubilee Center {601-03 Jackson Street}
Created in 1995, the Jubilee Center helps meet the social-economic needs of children and families by offering after-school programs during the school year for children grades K-6th in Hoboken. They offer homework assistance, arts + crafts, and physical activities. From 3:00PM-6:00PM, you will find approximately 45 children and seven counselors at the center. You can contact them for a time to drop off non-perishable breakfast and lunch items for their programs.
What they accept: Non-perishable breakfast + lunch
Drop off details: Contact
Contact: 201-792-0340
In Jesus’ Name Charities {400 Willow Avenue}
In Jesus’ Name Charities was founded in 1981 as a response to hunger and poverty in the Hoboken community. They accept donations of in-season clothing and food based on the most up-to-date needs of our neighbors, as well as coordinate a network of volunteers to distribute them.
What they accept: Food + clothing
Drop off details: Call or email to schedule an appointment
Contact: 201-792-2112 or InJesusNameCharities@gmail.com
St. Mary’s Advocates Thrift Shop {536 Garden Street}
St. Mary’s Advocates Thrift Shop provides affordable clothing, toys, and more and reinvests proceeds into local organizations and charities that support residents with health + education needs. As a thrift store, they accept items in good, sellable condition.
What they accept: Clothes + household items
Drop off details: Wednesday 10:00AM-2:00PM, Thursday – Saturday 12:30PM-4:30PM
Contact: 201-795-2174
Symposia Bookstore and Community Center {510 Washington Street}
The Symposia Community Bookstore in Hoboken is a nonprofit thrift store for books. They also offer their space as a community center for Hoboken events and meetings.
What they accept: Books
Drop off details: 12:00PM-6:00PM every day
Contact: 201-963-0909, 201-805-1739, or info@symposia.us
St. Matthews Lunchtime Ministry {57 8th Street}
The Lunchtime Ministry provided by St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoboken offers a warm meal, hospitality, and community to around 65 guests a day, four days a week. They accept donations of Styrofoam cups, plates, bowls, plastic forks + spoons, napkins, coffee, sugar, milk, socks + underwear, sleeping bags + blankets, backpacks + duffel bags, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, and fresh fruits + vegetables.
What they accept: Food, supplies + toiletries
Drop off details: Sunday – Thursday and 8:00AM-12:00PM in the Parish Hall
Contact: 201-659-4499
Jersey City
The Salvation Army {248 Erie Street + 242 Martin Luther King Drive}
{Photo credit: Google Maps}
The Salvation Army sells new or gently used clothing, furniture, household goods, appliances, and even cars to families in need throughout New Jersey. Additionally, all proceeds fund the Adult Rehabilitation Center for those struggling with drugs and alcohol in Jersey City.
What they accept: Cars, clothing, furniture, household goods + appliances
Drop off details: Dropbox at either location or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK to schedule a pickup
Contact: 201-653-3071
Dress for Success Hudson County {591 Summit Avenue}
Dress for Success equips women with professional attire, accessories, and the confidence to secure employment. Think outfits you would wear to a job interview — suits, blouses, slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers, jackets, and shoes. Clothing donations must be dry cleaned and on hangers at the time of the drop-off, as many clients go directly to an interview.
What they accept: Professional/interview attire, shoes, handbags, accessories + brand new toiletries
Drop off details: By appointment on the first Monday and third Friday of every month 10:00AM-3:00PM at 681 Newark Avenue.
Contact: 201-395-0202
Read More: Where You Can Donate Clothing in Hoboken + Jersey City
Covenant House {253 Martin Luther King Drive}
Covenant House New Jersey delivers comprehensive residential care and services to New Jersey’s youth who have suffered from abuse, neglect, abandonment, homelessness, and human trafficking. CHNJ has seven locations throughout New Jersey and serves about 4,585 youth annually — for free. They are looking for donations of umbrellas, deodorant, body wash, lotion, smoothing brushes, detangling combs, toothpaste + toothbrushes, feminine products, shower slippers, bath towels, underwear, sports bras, socks, t-shirts, sweaters, winter jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, comforters, and linens. It is best to check their website for the most up-to-date needs of the community. With limited capacity for storage, they also are looking for gift card donations.
What they accept: Toiletries, linens + clothing {no red or purple colors}
Drop off details: Contact to schedule a delivery
Contact: 973-286-3447 or LDiaz@covenanthouse.org
WomenRising {270 Fairmount Avenue}
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WomenRising assists women and children {newborn through 18} in need of jobs, safety from domestic violence, freedom from substance abuse, and safe homes. They serve 11,480 people on average across the 11 municipalities of Hudson County. And, they are governed by an all-women board of trustees. They only accept donations of items that are new and are in need of diapers + sanitary products, toiletries, clothes + sneakers, comforters, blankets + sheets, PJs, slippers, sweatpants, games, books, toys, office equipment + furniture, food, and refreshments.
What they accept: Toiletries, clothing, bedding, games, books, office equipment
Drop off details: Contact
Contact: 201-333-5700
Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation {118 Summit Avenue}
The Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation {GSECDC} is an affordable housing non-profit developer in Jersey City. Their social services division helps individuals in the community who are living with or are at risk of HIV/AIDS, under-housed, homeless, abusing substances, and/or mentally ill. They are looking for a variety of clothing, toiletries, pillows, backpacks, and linens.
What they accept: See Amazon Wishlist
Drop off details: N/A
Contact: 201-209-9301
York Street Project {89 York Street}
Founded in 1989, York Street Project administers a holistic approach to addressing the needs of nearly 500 homeless and low-income women and children each year. Their ministry includes housing, an alternative high school education, job + life skills training, counseling, and child care. They are looking for donations of diapers {size 5 + 6}, pull-ups, stroller rain covers, toiletries for teens, conditioners, deodorants, body wash + soap bars, children’s toothpaste + toothbrushes, baby or infant Tylenol, Advil, saline spray, Neosporin, $25 gift cards, folding shopping carts, socks, dish soap, sponges, toilet bowl cleaner, wipes, detergent, and fabric softener sheets.
What they accept: Used clothing, toiletries, medicine, cleaning + laundry supplies
Drop off details: Contact
Contact: 201-451-9838 or ysp@yorkstreetproject.org
The Sharing Place Food Pantry {440 Hoboken Avenue}
In partnership with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Sharing Place Food Pantry distributes food to people living in Hudson County on the last two Saturdays of every month, between the hours of 7:30AM and 12:00PM. They also give out bags of groceries {fresh produce, meats, proteins, dairy, eggs + non-perishables} for those who have a place to cook.
What they accept: Food
Drop off details: Contact
Contact: 201-963-5518 or stpauljerseycity@gmail.com
Family Promise of Hudson County {71 Summit Avenue}
Family Promise is a nonprofit providing temporary shelter to homeless families in the community, with a focus on finding host congregations which keep the entire family together. They are looking for diapers, soap, shampoo, feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, paper, pens, games, toys, towels, bottles, formula, baby food, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, backpacks, folders, notebooks, pencils, cleaning supplies, books, folding chairs, and non-perishable food items {cereal, soup, snacks, etc.}.
What they accept: Toiletries, games + toys, accessories, office + cleaning supplies, and non-perishable food items
Drop off details: Email
Contact: 201-448-1839 or familypromisehudsonco@gmail.com
Hope House {246 2nd Street}
Hope House is a 45-day emergency shelter for women and their children. They serve 17 families at a time with three daily meals, clothing, transportation as needed, and case management services.
What they accept: Food + clothing
Drop off details: Contact
Contact: 201-420-1070
Goodwill NYNJ {2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard}
Goodwill NYNJ uses funds generated in their retail stores and donation centers to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. They accept donations of gently used goods, such as clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, handbags, luggage, and household goods.
What they accept: Gently used clothing, accessories, household goods
Drop off details: Store hours Monday – Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-7:00PM
Contact: 718-777-6320, donations.department@goodwillnynj.org
Hoboken Girl Helps 2020 Formalwear Drive + Community Sale
Form now up until our official sale on March 28th, we will be collecting a variety of long gowns, dresses, suits, and more for our 2020 Formalwear Drive + Community Sale. The goal is to raise awareness for Suits for Success and create a welcoming space to purchase good-condition, affordably priced formalwear. Get more information on our event here.
What we accept: Short dresses, long gowns, other new or gently-used formalwear, men’s tuxedos {must be a full suit set}, men’s shoes {formalwear only}, men’s bow ties/ties, formal jewelry, new cosmetics, new hair/nail product, clothing racks, and hangers
Drop off details: Multiple locations and times — find the full list here
Contact: hobokengirlhelps@gmail.com
Donating goods is not the only way to help our community. All of these organizations and local businesses welcome volunteers and monetary donations, of course. We encourage you to reach out and learn more.
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Written by: Chloe Riley
Born and raised in Madison, this authentic Jersey tomato has ripened in Hudson County for the last seven years. As a graduate of Northeastern University’s D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Chloe’s been nerding out over Excel spreadsheets {and stalking you on the internet} since she took her first internship at Efficient Frontier in NYC. Don’t let her college choice fool you, she is a diehard Met’s fan and has the weathered scorebook to prove it. When she’s not dodging armpits and elbows on the PATH, she can usually be found watching Jurassic Park {the original, obviously} for the billionth time, talking to every Jersey City dog she passes, or finishing the last slice of pizza.
