“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” ― Albert Pine
**Due to the prevalence of community spread, we cannot allow visitors in the shelter, and we are not accepting used clothing donations for the time being. Essential items like toiletries, food, and hand sanitizer are greatly appreciated, and can be dropped at the back door for contactless donations. Please leave a voicemail at (910) 763-4424 x101 if you would like a receipt mailed to you.**
Your generous donations are greatly appreciated, and can be delivered to: 811 Martin St. Wilmington, NC 28401, Monday – Friday between 8 am – 6 pm. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator via email or give us a call at (910) 763-4424 x101.
- Clothing – temporarily due to Covid
- Electronics
- Used pillows
- Used Mattresses
- Decorative household items
- Car seats, Cribs, or plush children’s toys
We do not have the capacity to make repairs on any damaged electronics or appliances.
Our Wishlist
We have a wishlist on Amazon! Please consider designating Good Shepherd as your preferred charity on Amazon Smile, and remember to always start your shopping at smile.amazon.com!
Below is a list of all items accepted at our back door, Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Please click category to expand. If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
- Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator for questions. Due to limited staff and volunteers, Good Shepherd cannot generally do any pick-ups.
- 9 Volt or AA Batteries
- Greeting Cards
- Sports Tickets, Movie Tickets, Theater Tickets
- Headphones and Earphones
- Ear Plugs
- Adult Backpacks, Duffel Bags, & Gym Bags
- Reading Glasses (Strength +1.00 – +3.50)
- Seven Day Pill Organizers
- Hotel-Sized Soap, etc.
- Fixodent
- Spray Deodorant
- Vaseline
- Small Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Adult Diapers (all sizes)
- Overnight Maxi Pads
- Tylenol
- Ibuprofen
- Cough Drops
- Antacids
- First Aid Items
- Rolling Walkers with Seats
- Breakfast Foods (e.g., Grits, Oatmeal, Cereal)
- Coffee and Creamer
- Sugar
- Bottled Water
- Instant Rice and Potatoes
- Large Salad Dressing and BBQ Sauce
- Ketchup, Mustard, and Mayonnaise
- Milk
- Margarine, Butter, Olive, Vegetable, and Canola Oil
- Number 10 Cans Fruits, Vegetables, and Beans
- Square Lunch Napkins
- Zip-Lock Bags (Gallon and Sandwich Sized)
- Cleaning Supplies and SOS Cleaning Pads
- Grocery Store Gift Cards
- Plastic Forks, Spoons, and Knives
- Paper Towels
- Lunch Bags
- Paper and Styrofoam Coffee Cups
- Blankets
- Pillow Cases
- Sheets (all sizes)
- Towels (all sizes)
- White Zippered Plastic Mattress Covers
- Socks
- Adult Tennis Shoes
- Adult Undergarments (new)
- Work Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Wallets
- L/XL Plastic Shower Flip Flops
- Bus Passes
- Wal-Mart Gift Cards
- Grocery Store Gift Cards
- Gas Cards
- Movie Tickets, Sports Tickets, and Theater Tickets for our Ashley Veterans