Yes! I will help people experiencing homeless. I agree that everyone deserves a helping hand.
51% of our opperating costs come from donations like yours. 90% of funding we receive directly funds our many shelter services.
What do people coming to our shelter need most?
While we appreciate the thoughtfulness of every donation, somethings are not helpful.
Please don't donate falling apart shoes, women's heels, used underwear, ripped clothes, stained clothes, smelly clothes, or out of style clothes from decades ago. We are an adult only shelter, please don't donate children's clothes. Please don't donate expired food.
Donating made easy, Walmart and Amazon ship directly to our building.
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Most Needed Things:
- Men's boxer or boxer briefs, please no tighty whities the guys don't like them. Only new underwear, please.
- Women's underwear any sizes. Only new underwear, please.
- Men's or women's sneakers or hiking boots, new or used. Men's sizes 11, 12, and 13 are most needed.
- Men’s jeans waist size 30, 32, 34, and 36. Any length is fine, new or used.
- Men's or women's shorts, new or used, any size.
- New or used backpacks.
- Butter or margarine.
- Salad dressing.
We have enough socks, t-shirts, and women's pants. We don't have room for more.
Dropping off Donations: Please call the shelter to talk to our staff about donating at (207) 947-0092
Donations can be dropped off at 263 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401 Our parking lot is on Main Street next to our building. Please come to the front glass door, knock, and let staff know you are looking to donate. Thank you for your kindness!
Yes! I will leave a lasting legacy. Consider leaving a gift to the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter during your estate planning. Did you also know you can make a Required Minimum Donation from your IRA retirement account tax-free? The qualified charitable distribution rule allows traditional IRA owners to deduct their RMDs on their tax returns if they give the money to a charity. The rule can effectively reduce your income taxes by lowering your adjusted gross income. Check with your tax adviser to see if this could work for you. To find out more, please contact Alicia Cote, Office Manager at (207) 947-6018 or email her at aliciam@bangorareashelter.org