Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We welcome new or gently used clothing that gives individuals and families a sense of pride when they wear it. As a helpful guideline: if you would not give the item to a friend, please do not donate it.
You may also support our families by purchasing items directly from our Amazon Wishlist.
For questions about smaller donations, urgent needs, or donation drives, please contact our front desk at 760.941.6545 or info@solutionsforchange.org. If you have a large item, such as furniture, that needs to be picked up, please email photos of the item to Lilia at lcantero@solutionsforchange.org for review. While we appreciate all donations, our storage space is limited and we may not be able to accept every large item. Once your item is approved, you will be added to our pick-up calendar. All large donation pick-ups are scheduled on Fridays.
Accepted Items
- Clean and good quality clothing and shoes (no stains or holes). *It would be very helpful if you could sort the donation items by category and size:
- Infant and toddler
- Children and teens
- Women's casual
- Women's professional
- Men's casual
- Men's professional
- New socks and underwear
- Unopened personal hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
- Accessories in good condition like purses, jewelry, hats, scarves, hair accessories
- Twin and queen bed sheets
- Pillows
- Blankets and comforters
- Silverware
- Plates, bowls, cups, pots, pans
- Toilet paper
- Multipurpose cleaner
- Disinfecting spray and wipes
- Empty spray bottles
- Accordion napkins and paper towels
- Gloves (M, L, XL)
- Trash bags (13 gallon and 50 gallon)
- Baby items:
- Shampoo/body wash
- Thermometers
- Lotion
- Rash Cream
- Bottles
- Diapers (special need for sizes 5 and 6)
- Pull-Ups (special need for sizes 2t and 3t)
- Wipes
- Feminine products (tampons and pads)
- Deoderant
- First-aid kits
- Microfiber rags
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent pods
- Cereal
- Cooking oil
- Boxed macaroni and cheese
- Pasta sauce
Items We Do Not Accept
- Stained, torn or broken furniture
- Air conditioning and heating units
- Doors
- Lightbulbs
- Magazines
- Stained mattresses and box springs
- Carpet/padding
- Electronics with broken or cracked screens
- Pianos/organs
- Conference tables
- Flammable items
- Pool tables
- Countertops
- Used socks or underwear
- Clothing with inappropriate logos or phrases
- Outdated clothing
- Construction material
- Sinks
- Copy machines
- Swing sets
- Hazardous materials
- Toilets
- Car seats over 5 years old
- Hot water heaters
- Entertainment centers (one-piece, large, wall units)
- CRT TV's
- Kitchen cabinets
- Wooden desks (large)
