Donation Needs and GIVE List

Donations from our community ensure our children and youth have what they need to engage in school and meet their goals.

APS Van with Bread and Snacks

Donations can be brought to the Warehouse @ Helen Fox Education Complex, on the east side of the building at 1730 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Monday - Friday between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.

FURNITURE: Albuquerque Public Schools McKinney-Vento and Foster Care and the Warehouse at the Helen Fox Education Complex does not accept any large furniture donations. Furniture may be donated to Give ABQ on behalf of the McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Program. The donation will be credited to our program and allow families to select the furniture they need once they obtain stable housing.

Hygiene Items/ Toiletries

Shampoo
Conditioner
Bar soap
Hand sanitizer
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Chapstick
Dental floss
Hairbrushes
Combs
Hair ties
Body wash
Hand Soap
Hygiene for Infants and Toddlers

Travel size items are always appreciated so we can support the needs of our youth living out of their backpacks.

Clothing and Shoes

Bras (new, all styles, all sizes)
Clothing (gently loved, clean)
Underwear and socks: all ages (new, simple, cotton items)

Clothing and Shoes may be dropped off at either of our donation bins: 6450 Western Trail SW, 87120 or 6400 Uptown Blvd NE, 87110.

Household Items

Pillows (new)
Sheets (twin and queen)
Blankets

Fresh Food Items (Limited Cold Storage Available)

Apples
Oranges
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Carrots
Broccoli
Milk
Eggs
Bacon
1 lb. meat
Salad
Cheese

Turkeys, hams, holiday food baskets are welcome, please call our team to coordinate.

Non-Perishable Food Items

Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers
Jelly
Beef Jerky
Applesauce
Pudding
Fruit Cups
Granola Bars
Power Bars
Cereal Bars
Single serving Chef-Boy-R-Dee items
Ravioli/Spaghetti-os
Single Serve Soups (pull tab openings)
Canned Soups
Ramen Noodles
Tomato Juice
Packaged Nuts
Trail Mix
Fruit Snacks
Dried Fruits
Peanut Butter
Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Canned Vegetables and Fruit (pull tab openings)
Macaroni and Cheese
Individually packaged Chips/Pretzels/Goldfish
Boxed Drinks and Juices
Vienna Sausages (pull tab lids)
Pop Tarts
Oatmeal (individual packets, cups)
Plastic Spoons
Ziploc Bags (gallon size)
Tuna (canned or individual serving bags)
Rice or Beans (bags)
Salad Dressing

School Supplies

Backpack (no wheels) [clear/mesh backpacks appreciated]
Blanket (Pre-K)
Water Bottle (Pre-K)
Folders, 2 pocket (plastic)
Folders, 2 pocket
Folders, 2 pocket w/ prongs
Pencils, primary
Pencils, No. 2
Erasers (pencil top)
Erasers (pink)
Pens (blue/black/red)
Permanent Markers
Highlighters
Dry Erase Markers
Pencil Box, plastic
Pencil Pouch w/ gromets
Pencil Pouch
Pencil Sharpener w/receptacle
Glue (sticks/bottles)
Markers, broad tip
Markers, fine tip
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Ruler, standard - 12"
Scissors, blunt tip
Scissors, pointed tip 5"
Scissors, pointed tip 7"
Composition Book, wide ruled
Spiral Notebook, wide ruled
Dividers, 8 count
1" 3-ring binder
2" 3-ring binder
3" 3-ring binder
Notebook Paper, wide ruled
Headphones, wired
Earbuds, wired
Combination Locks

Looking to GIVE exactly what is needed? Please see our GIVE Lists and consider how you can partner with us to ensure our community meets the needs of our children and youth:

Warehouse @ Helen Fox Education Complex

Alphabet Alley GIVE List

Family and Youth Stability Project GIVE List

Foster Care GIVE List

McKinney-Vento GIVE List

Key Contact for the Warehouse @ Helen Fox Education Complex

Ingrid Hamblin, Community Partner Coordinator, (505) 256-8239 ext. 46833 or (505) 549-5218