We are so grateful that you are interested in donating goods and provisions to our residents. Due to extremely limited space and our desire to efficiently distribute all that we receive, we are not able to accept donations except by appointment. We hope that you understand that we can only stock the most needed items, and those are very specific.
Thank you for your kind wishes and generosity. If you wish to schedule a donation delivery, please contact us before you come…..
Marcia Chaney (832)236-8611 or mchaney@santamariahostel.org
These items can be for both children and/or adults.
- Back packs
- Coloring Books
- Construction paper
- Craft Kits
- Crayons
- Glitter
- Journals
- Markers
- Paints
- Pens
- Scrapbooks
- Umbrellas
Babies – newborn to 18 months
- Baby bath towels
- Baby bottles – plastic with tops and nipples – 9 oz or 4-5 oz
- Bibs
- Bottle brushes
- Baby wipes
- Booster seats
- Diaper bags
- Formula – Similac Pro Sensitive, Similac Pro Total, Similac Advance,
- Jersey baby beanies
- Pack and Plays (new only)
- Sleep Sacks
- Socks
- Strollers with detachable car seats (new only)
- Walking shoes – age 1 to 3
We are usually operating at full capacity and we have anywhere between 140-180 clients living on campus. The below items are needed on a regular basis:
Linens
- Bath Mats
- Comforters
- Pillows (all new)
- Shower curtains, hooks and liners
- Twin sheet sets
- Washcloths, hand towels and bath towels
Children’s clothing – new or gently used
- Casual clothing and school uniforms in sizes 2T to 14
- Back packs
Women’s clothing – all casual – new or gently used
- Bras and sports bras – size 32 to 46
- Casual Shoes – size 6 to 12/canvas sneakers, sandals, shower shoes
- Pajamas/gowns – all sizes
- Panties -size 6-10 – NEW ONLY
- Pants/ longer shorts– size 4-30 women
- Tops – size small to XXXL – casual, washable
- Yoga Pants / full length and capris – size small to 4X
For more information email us at mchaney@santamariahostel.org
Our clients need toiletries and hygiene products every day when getting ready to start their day. Donations of the below products are always welcome.
Toiletries – Self Care Items
Medium size of all (no razors, Nair, products with alcohol like mouthwash or hand sanitizer – no travel size please).
- Body wash
- Black hair care products – gel, etc
- Brush and comb set
- Chapstick
- Conditioner
- Emery boards
- Menstrual pads/tampons
- Q tips -Small packages
- Sun screen
GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND/OR CO-WORKERS FOR A DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF SANTA MARIA.
Bed and Bath Drive — Twin size bedding sets, towels, wash clothes, shower curtains, and bath mats are needed on a regular basis..
Care Package / Toiletries Drive — A list of daily needs are: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, body wash, toothpaste, comb and brush sets, small packages of Qtips and black hair care products.
Casual Clothing Drive — New and gently-used clothing are needed for women, infants, toddlers and children in all sizes year round.
Shoe Drive — Comfortable, casual shoes for on-campus wear are greatly needed for women, babies, toddlers and children.
New Born Babies Drive — Formula, diapers, baby wipes, receiving blankets, bottles, sleep sacks, bibs, teething toys and infant clothing.
Holiday Drives for Moms and their children
- Valentine’s
- Mother’s Day
- Summer Fun
- Back to School
- Christmas
Items needed: toys (all ages), gift cards, toiletries, soap, body lotion, hair care items, make-up sets (no aerosols and no products containing alcohol), shawls, hats, picture frames (no glass), notebooks, jewelry items (no pins), colored markers, glitter glue, card stock materials, construction paper.
Interested? Please contact us to learn more details and get your group going!
Contact Marcia Chaney by email or calling 832-236-8611