A Hope Center
Mission: To serve pregnant women and mothers and fathers of children age 3 years and younger
Wish list: Baby wipes are a dire need. Diapers, formula, baby food, and rice cereal. Baby and toddler socks, coats, and maternity clothes are always in high demand. Size 2T and 3T training pants are requested.
Address: 3630 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815
Phone: 260-422-3544
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
All Cancer Isn’t Pink, DBA The Be Happy & Well Foundation
Mission: To educate women to make healthier decisions and advocate for themselves and their wellness.
Wish list: Healthcare equipment (blood pressure monitors and cuffs, oximeters, thermometers, scales, etc.), yoga mats, reusable water bottles, first aid kits, wellness journals, tote bags, self-care kits, healthy snacks, comfort blankets, stress-relief items, canned low-sodium vegetables and soups, gift cards for transportation or groceries to empower women.
Address: 6120 Chatham Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Phone: 260-602-7261
Drop off: Tuesday and Thursday
Amani Family Services
Mission: To partner with immigrant and refugee families and the community to promote safety, encourage personal growth, and foster a spirit of belonging.
Wish list: Plastic forks and spoons, hand soap, toilet paper, Kleenex/facial tissues, individual serving coffee creamer, coffee or hot chocolate K-cups, 6-oz paper cups, paper towels, 13 gal or 7-10 gal trash bags, a space heater
Address: 5104 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Phone: 260-484-1414
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
American Red Cross
Mission: Serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, the Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Wish list: For use in emergency shelters, individually packaged snack items (granola bars, fruit snacks, trail mix, crackers), new coloring books and crayons, portable phone chargers.
Address: 1212 E. California Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: 260-484-9336
Drop off: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
Mission: Fostering intergenerational connections with academic support and community impact. The program is sponsored locally by Lutheran Life Villages
Wish list: The Foster Grandparent Program supports 38 female volunteers aged 55 and older who generously give their time to mentor and nurture children in the community. We hope to provide these seniors with essential household items such as toilet paper, facial tissue, toothpaste, deodorant, bath bar soap, and laundry detergent. With the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits, non-perishable food items like Stove Top stuffing, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cake mix, and frosting would be useful. To help ease the burden of rising heating costs, we also hope to gift them with electric blankets, hats, gloves, and scarves.
Address: 6701 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, 46816
Phone: 260-426-2273
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County
Mission: One hand joining another to build bridges by providing for the needs of the community.
Wish list: Canned soups, noodles, crackers, nuts, cereal, canned chicken, canned tuna, beans, boys and girls winter coats sizes newborn-5T, toddler hat and glove sets, toddler hooded bath towels, 4 and 8 oz size Dr. Brown and Philip Avent bottles, toddler socks, toddler divided plates, diapers sizes 5 and 6 (no pull-ups)
Address: 602 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-422-3528
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Fridays; Call to arrange for other hours if necessary.
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge, LLC
Mission: We help animals thrive while living. We help animals transition with dignity. We help animal lovers move through grief after loss.
Wish list: Paper supplies for grief groups, markers, glue sticks, journals, memory bench, polymer rainbow bridge, battery operated candle lights, animal death doula kit, marketing assistance and materials, food support for community cats, financial donations.
Address: 6357 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804
Phone: 260-704-5305
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne
Mission: To inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens
Wish list: We serve hundreds of school-age children on a daily basis. Primarily they need winter items, such as coats, hats, mittens, boots, games, sweaters and any school supplies or toys that you may have. The age group begins in first grade through 12th grade.
Address: 2609 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
Phone: 260-744-0998
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Brave Alliance
Mission: Building Radically Affirming Validating Environments for LQBTQIA+ youth and young adults in the area. We provide a safe place for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
Wish list: Single serve snacks, single serve drinks, toilet paper, paper towels, new undergarments all adult sizes, pizza / food place gift cards for parties, hygiene products, food pantry items, cleaning supplies, clothing shoes adult sizes, paper plates paper coffee cups, coffee pods hot cocoa
Address: 534 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Phone: 260-424-3629
Drop off: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 12 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 12 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Camp Red Cedar
Mission: To encourage children and adults of all abilities to move beyond their boundaries through recreational activities, outdoor education, creative arts, and interaction with horses, in an integrated environment.
Wish list: Garden tools and a composter to support hands-on outdoor learning, as well as battery-powered tools like a drill, saw, and chainsaw to assist with maintenance and projects around the grounds. To bring holiday cheer to campers and visitors, the camp would love a pre-lit 15-foot or more Christmas tree, festive decorations, and outdoor lights. Additionally, arts and crafts supplies, games, and equine supplies are always appreciated.
Address: 3900 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845
Phone: 260-637-3608
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Mission: To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance.
Wish list: Twin sheet sets, incontinence briefs (size medium or large), artist paint brushes, watercolor paper, C batteries, forever stamps with lighthearted designs (for birthday cards)
Address: 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Phone: 260-484-9560
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Center for Nonviolence
Mission: The Center for Nonviolence provides education, support, and advocacy to end domestic and other forms of violence while modeling equality and power-sharing.
Wish list: Batteries (9 volt, AA, AAA), fidget toys, individually wrapped snacks
Address: 235 W. Creighton Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
Phone: 260-456-4112
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Children First Center
Mission: Building relationships with parents and caregivers across northeastern Indiana to offer support, education, and resources to navigate daily family life.
Wish list: Diapers (all sizes), baby toys, baby wipes, self-care items, lead-free crayons, baby gates, safety items, coloring books, board books.
Address: 1610 S. Grandstaff Dr., Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: 260-925-3865
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
Coats for Kids at the Volunteer Center
Mission: Provide warm winter coats, hats, and gloves for low-income children in our community while promoting volunteerism and philanthropy
Wish list: New children’s winter coats for boys and girls- Sizes 8-20; Packs of new winter gloves
Address: 3401 Lake Ave., Suite 4, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-424-3505
Drop off: Volunteer Center, 3401 Lake Ave., Suite 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; All Kroger, YMCA, & Peerless Cleaners locations, Sweetwater, and Darlington Holiday Warehouse. Monetary donations at www.volunteerfortwayne.org; $25 provides a new winter coat, hat, gloves, and scarf for a child in need.
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana
Mission: Seeking to alleviate hunger through the full use of donated food and other resources.
Wish list: Every shelf-stable item you share becomes comfort, nourishment, and hope for families facing hunger in our community. A simple donation of canned soups, boxed meals (mac and cheese, hamburger helper), cake mixes, family snacks, peanut butter, holiday sides, rice, pasta, gluten-free food, can openers, handwarmers (bulk), winter gloves, box cutters (bulk), toys (small toys), can turn an empty pantry into a place of possibility and resilience. When you donate, you’re not just offering food, you’re passing along care, kindness, and the promise of better days ahead. Join us, lift spirits, and help fill plates with generosity that truly makes a difference for neighbors who need it most.
Address: 999 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Phone: 260-447-3696
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Food Rescue US
Mission: Using our web-based app, we engage volunteers to transfer fresh food surpluses from local businesses to social service agencies serving the food insecure. Our model empowers communities to serve themselves with the support of our app. All food donors, rescuers, and agency partners are members of the communities where we operate.
Wish list: Disposable aluminum pans with lids, half size 9×13
Address: 1024 Nelson St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Phone: 260-402-0989
Drop off: Please have items shipped to address or drop off on front porch any time
Fort Wayne Center for Learning
Mission: To prepare children with learning differences to not only achieve academically, but to thrive socially and emotionally. We empower every learner through personalized instruction that builds confidence, unlocks potential, and transforms futures.
Wish list: Individual wrapped snacks, Clorox wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, copy paper, whiteboard markers, and seven chairs for classrooms with material that can be wiped down.
Address: 2510 E. Dupont Road, Suite 203, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. (On Dupont Hospital campus in the 2510 Medical Office Building).
Phone: 260-469-3925
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at the above location; call ahead, please
Fort Wayne UNITED
Mission: Creating impact in under-resourced populations and community.
Wish list: Fort Wayne UNITED’s Ten Point Coalition is collecting items for the Oxford neighborhood. Top needs of residents are: toiletries for youth (ages 5-18), diapers and pull-ups, new games and toys for children, and new household items (linens, kitchen ware, and blankets).
Address: 200 E. Main St., Suite 1000, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Phone: 260-385-8537
Drop off: At New Grace Church, 1201 McKee St., Fort Wayne, IN 46806, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Fort Wayne Urban League
Mission: To enable African Americans and others to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.
Wish list: Needing items to restock our food pantry including pancake mix, syrup, pasta, spaghetti sauce, box macaroni and cheese with sauce packet (no powder box mixes), oatmeal, rice, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned soup, hats, gloves (any size and sex), laundry soap (any brand), and toilet tissue.
Address: 2135 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Phone: 260-745-3100
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Mission: To educate, engage, and entertain regional youth and families through theatre arts.
Wish list: Our most-needed items this year include an iPad, 8.5×11 white copy paper, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, Febreze, 13-gallon trash bags, glue sticks, Sharpies, 2″ three-ring binders with clear-view covers, stamps, and gift cards to Menards, Standing Ovation, Walmart, and Amazon.
Address: 2426 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
Phone: 260-422-6900
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or call to arrange.
Friends of the Poor Fort Wayne
Mission: To alleviate poverty thru skills training and assisting low-income artisans and family farmers to markets items they produce
Wish list: Dishwasher, garden seeds, paper towels, toilet tissue, hand dish soap, electric fork lift, 33 and 13 gallon trash bags, first aid kits, new cooking pots, Kleenex tissues.
Address: 611 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Phone: 260-422-6821
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
Habitat for Humanity
Mission: To help provide affordable, decent housing for all.
Wish list: Toys for girls and boys ages infant to 13, gift cards for teens. Diapers and other baby essentials. Yard equipment like rakes, snow shovels, hoses, etc., canned goods and other nonperishables, household essentials such as cleaners, textiles etc.
Address: 2020 E. Washington Blvd., Suite #800, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Phone: 260-422-4828
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays
Helping Hands or Orange Township
Mission: The organization relies on a scripture from the Bible: “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I needed clothing and you clothes me” … Matthew 25:35
Wish list: Shampoo, body wash, deodorant, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, spaghettios, ravioli, spaghetti noodles and sauce, cereal, toothpaste, tooth brushes, razors.
Address: 275 Martin St., Rome City, IN 46784
Phone: 260-750-0248
Drop off: 2-5 p.m. Thursdays
Holy Night Helpers
Mission: We adopt families in need at Christmas time, providing household items, food, clothing, and toys.
Wish list: Toiletries, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and blankets
Address: P.O. Box 15163, Fort Wayne, IN, 46885
Phone: 860-634-6065
Drop off: Call to schedule pickup/drop off
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry
Mission: To obtain donations of livestock, deer, and funds to provide processed meat to Indiana food banks, food pantries, and related organizations.
Wish list: Reams/carton of 8 ½ x 11 white 20 lbs. copy paper, Forever postage stamps, paper towels, unscented tall kitchen trash bags, Visa gift cards, Wal-Mart and/or Costco gift cards and/or monetary gifts.
Address: 4490A State Road 327, Garrett, IN 46738
Phone: 260-233-1444
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Hop Spot Crew Inc. Helping Others Persevere
Mission: To help provide opportunities for low income and at-risk youth by providing them positive programming, scholarships and emergency service and funding.
Wish list: Snacks, juice, folders, pencils, stickers, binders, rulers, water, markers, journals, canvas, acrylic markers, baggies, plates and cups.
Address: 809 Northwood Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805-3436
Phone: 260-615-0304
Drop off: 5-7 p.m. Monday to Thursday
Hope Alive
Mission: Bringing hope and encouragement with Christ-like love to emotionally hurting people through providing safe shelter and treatment for homeless women with mental health struggles and affordable counseling for the community.
Wish list: twin sheet sets and blankets, new bed pillows, bath towels & wash cloths, bottled water, household cleaning products, toilet paper & paper towel.
Address: 1747 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260-420-6100
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday
Hope’s Harbor Family Hospitality Homes
Mission: To support children receiving medical care by providing critical hospitality services—like housing, meals and community—to their families.
Wish list: Individually packaged snacks, trash bags, Ziplocs, bottled water, fruit snacks, granola bars, single serve frozen meals, mac-n-cheese cups, ramen, cookies, popcorn, paper towels, laundry detergent, frozen family sized meals
Address: 7922 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: 260-305-5861
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Humane Fort Wayne – Pet Promises Pet Food Pantry
Mission: Pet Promises connects pet owners to resources that help them keep their pets in their home. Pets are more than animals; they’re family. And sometimes, families endure hardships. That’s why this program exists: to help you keep the promises you made to your pet.
Wish list: Dry cat food, canned cat food, dry dog food, canned dog food, cat litter, cat and dog treats
Address: 901 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808
Phone: 260-744-0454
Drop off: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Just Neighbors
Mission: To serve homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and compassionate, professional support.
Wish list: Gift cards, twin sheets, pillows, towels, laundry baskets, diaper wipes, hygiene items
Address: 2925 E State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
Phone: 260-458-9772
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Kate’s Kart, Inc.
Mission: Through the gifting of new books, Kate’s Kart strives to provide a comforting diversion to hospitalized children and their families, and to foster a love of books, and ultimately literacy, by encouraging children to read and encouraging parents to read to their children.
Wish list: Kate’s Kart needs brand new interactive books for children ages 0-18. These include touch and feel board books, sweet read-aloud books for babies, popular character picture books, popular chapter books, and all sorts of activity books. Also need office supplies including copy paper, stamps, 12-24 pack Crayola Colored Pencils and could use gasoline gift cards to help us deliver books to 15 counties across Indiana and Ohio. Visit Kateskart.org to see our Amazon Wish List.
Address: 10376 Leo Road, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Phone: 260-999-6173
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday or call for an appointment.
Life Adult Day Academy
Mission: To empower adults with disabilities to flourish, develop and attain independence by providing compassionate care and innovative programs.
Wish list: Disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, small art canvasses, acrylic paint (all colors), Epson Ecotank color printer ET-2800, gel pens, sight word games, fidgets/sensory items, phonics workbooks higher grades, AA batteries, iPhone chargers, double 12 dominoes, baby wipes, hot glue gun and glue sticks.
Address: 7515 Westfield Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Phone: 260-436-5232
Drop off: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Matthew 25
Mission: Matthew 25 Health and Care is a gospel-inspired healthcare center that provides high-quality medical, dental, vision, and mental health services at no charge to low-income, uninsured adults in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. We are supported solely by donations, grants, and foundations. Inspired by the Bible verses for which we are named, we offer hope to the most vulnerable in our community – treating them with compassion and dignity, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Wish list: Unopened, unexpired acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cold and flu medications, multi-vitamins, Vitamin C, blood pressure cuffs; facial tissues/ Kleenex
Address: 413 E. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-469-0468
Drop off: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday; 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. If unable to drop off, community members can shop the Amazon Wishlist at https://a.co/cc6U5oO and ship items directly to Matthew 25.
Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry
Mission: To alleviate hunger and food insecurity, and to improve the overall health of our guests, by providing immediate access to nutritious food.
Wish list: Canned vegetables and fruits, canned tuna and chicken, dried beans and grains, toilet paper, shopping totes for groceries.
Address: 1312 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-450-7535 or 260 426-0176
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday or by appointment.
Noble House Ministries
Mission: To offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment that is dedicated to serving women and their children in crisis due to unhealthy situations. We strive to build resiliency, self-worth, problem solving techniques, and the life skills necessary to redirect their lives while rooted in a Christian faith.
Wish list: Softener salt, copy paper, diapers, disinfectant spray, canned goods, laundry soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, pillows, Kleenex, trash bags, 2026 planners, and body wash.
Address: 205 E. Highland St., Albion, IN 45701
Phone: 260-636-7160
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phenie Street Food Pantry
Mission: We collect food, clothing, and hygiene products to help support families and students in the Michigan Avenue neighborhood in addition to supporting the students at Study Elementary school with shoes, clothing, and food drives for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Wish list: New metal food cabinet
Address: 2822 Lykeway Court, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone: 210-269-0707
Drop off: Any day or time; in the church parking lot of the church
Redemption House Ministry
Mission: To provide court-ordered transitional living for women in recovery.
Wish list: Dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, all-purpose cleaners, wood floor cleaner, paper towels, toilet paper, lawn mower, garden hoses.
Address: 2720 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Phone: 260-449-9091
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Road to Recovery
Mission: To providing safe, structured, and inclusive sober living environments that empower individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. Through accountability, personalized recovery support, and community partnerships, we help residents overcome barriers, achieve independence, and sustain long-term sobriety.
Wish list: Toilet paper, twin sheets, towels, washcloths, pillows, coffee, blankets, sugar, dish soap, laundry soap, ramen noodles, canned goods, and hygiene products.
Address: 1601 St. Mary Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 418-5454
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mission: To alleviate poverty by offering hope as well as help to all through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Wish list: Blankets, men’s boxer briefs (new), men’s jeans/pants, men’s coats, socks, plates, bowls, utensils (forks & spoons), gas cards, Kroger/Walmart gift cards, canned meat, paper products (toilet paper, paper towels), cleaning supplies, hygiene items
Address: 1600 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Phone: 260-456-3561
Drop off: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
St. Joseph Mission Women’s Shelter
Mission: To provide emergency shelter and resources for homeless single women in an environment that respects their dignity as human persons, affords them the opportunity to live individually and collectively with others in a safe environment of self-government, and empowers them to network with local businesses and social services for employment and self-sufficiency.
Wish list: Toilet paper, paper towels, 13-gallon trash bags, liquid hand soap, vinegar, dish soap, menstrual items, incontinence products, white wash cloths, multi surface cleaner, copy paper, Citilink bus passes, food storage bags w/seal tops, Uber/Lyft cards, vinyl covered twin mattresses.
Address: 3505 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-426-7358.
Drop off: Preference is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
St. Martin’s Healthcare
Mission: To fulfill Christ’s command to care for the sick and to uphold the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, St. Martin’s Healthcare Services offers quality healthcare to those individuals without the means to provide for themselves. In this, we strive to help maintain the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health of our community.
Wish list: Toilet paper, trash bags (sizes 13-gallon and 40-55 gallon), laundry detergent, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Naproxen 220mg, Aspirin 81mg, Chlorox/Lysol Wipes, toilet bowel cleaner, brown paper bags (lunch bags size), hand soap- pump
Address: 1359 S. Randolph St., Garrett, IN 46738
Phone: 260-479-7276
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday; 2-6 p.m. Thursday
Stillwater Hospice
Mission: To provide compassion, comfort and guidance through life’s journey.
Wish list: Busy Boards, stuffing for stuffed animals, teddy bear eyes and noses, Kroger gift cards, dishwashing brushes, stamps, blank greeting cards, Birds & Blooms magazine, small note pads, adult coloring books, playing cards, gardening gloves, a hearing amplifier with headphones and microphone, baby monitors, and gas cards.
Address: 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Phone: 260-435-3222
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Brandon Foundation
Mission: To show students the power of their potential through individualized mentoring and family-focused support.
Wish list: Fleece fabric for tie blankets, holiday gift wrap paper, tape, Meijer gift card to purchase food, 12 holiday theme plastic table covering, red plastic cups, 50 holiday napkins, 25 red stockings, stocking stuffers (candy, socks, snacks, etc.)
Address: 2536 E. Tillman Road (Fellowship Church), Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Phone: 260-579-7783
Drop off: 2-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
The Cooper House Allen County
Mission: To provide a safe home, a meal, and warm bed for children during emergency removals while the case worker works on securing placement, instead of sleeping at the DCS office. We also provide a home like space for visitation for parents on the road to reunification.
Wish list: New clothes of all sizes, 2T through adult large, underwear and training/sleep bras, shoes, travel size lotions, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrushes, stuffed animals, and individually wrapped snacks. Also need laundry detergent and textured hair care products.
Address: 3336 Kendale Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835
Phone: 260-750-0506
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
The League
Mission: To provide and promote opportunities that empower people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
Wish list: Bus passes and paratransit passes, Kroger, Walmart, Meijer gift cards for groceries, Amazon gift cards for program supplies, gas cards for drivers support groups, restaurant gift cards for volunteers or food for Inclusion Institute trainings, gift cards to buy items for kids for Christmas Party.
Address: 5821 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Phone: 260-441-0551
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Closed Dec. 24-25
The Lighthouse
Mission: To serve those in our community with life-altering issues and to be a bridge in connecting them with resources.
Wish list: Paper towels, spray cleaning supplies, Windex, canned goods, Bibles (NIV), stamps, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and black/silver Sharpies.
Address: 3000 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-255-6413
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
The Literacy Alliance
Mission: Literacy Changes Lives. Our mission is to empower people and strengthen community through education.
Wish list: Dixie To Go paper coffee cups, 12 oz, 132 count; disposable insulated paper cups; Goldfish crackers big smiles variety pack 30 count; Quaker chewy granola bars, 3 flavor variety pack, 58 count; Maxwell House 27.5 oz ground coffee medium original roast; Frito-Lay sweet and salty snacks, variety pack of 50; Slim Jim smoked meat sticks, original flavor, snack size, 0.28 oz, 46 count; Nabisco cookies and crackers, variety pack, 1 oz, 40 count; Goldfish baked snack crackers, cheddar, 1 oz, 45 count; PopCorners popped corn snacks variety pack, 1 oz, 30 count; Pirate’s Booty aged white cheddar snack, 0.5 oz, 40 count; Snyder’s of Hanover mini pretzels, 60 count; Maxwell House 27.5 oz ground coffee medium original roast.
Address: 1005 W Rudisill Blvd, Suite 307, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
Phone: (260) 426-7323
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Salvation Army of Allen County
Mission: To meet human needs without discrimination.
Wish list: Volunteer bell ringers, tampons, toilet paper, nonperishable foods, diapers, plastic bags, gallon size zipper bags, all-day bus passes, pop top canned goods, small nutritious snacks, can openers, new toys, razors, new children’s clothing, socks.
Address: 2901 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-744-2311
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Villages of Indiana
Mission: To support families and communities to build brighter futures for children, youth, and those who care for them.
Wish list: Gift cards for older youth, board games, craft kits, science kits, books, art supplies, popular toys, sports items, and LEGOs for children and older youth in foster care.
Address: 2250 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-423-6676
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but call first
Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum
Mission: We have a museum that preserves artifacts of military service from all branches of the United States Armed Forces. In addition, we have many memorials located along our Walk Path of History in tribute to all those who serve.
Wish list: Flat file/blueprint file (for display materials), chain saw, pressure washer, AprilAire213 replacement filter, copy paper, Cosco 6′ fold in half table, white (2), door mat 72×48 (2), Sterilte 66 quart latch box-blue (set of 6), first aid kit (2), glass cleaner refill, Clorox disinfecting wipes, microfiber cloths, liquid hand soap refills, Amazon gift cards, gift cards for gas (for mowing).
Address: 2122 O’Day Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Phone: 260-267-5022
Drop off: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, Inc.
Mission: People of faith serving the social, physical, and educational needs of the community in Allen County.
Wish list: Cream of mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, cake mix, cake frosting, cornbread mix, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans.
Address: 1316 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-422-6618
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday
YWCA Northeast Indiana
Mission: To actively empower individuals and communities through advocacy, education, and support services, ensuring dignity for all.
Wish list: Bath towels; blankets (for adults and children); pillows (standard size); underwear (adult women and children’s sizes); baby items (blankets, bottles, burp cloths); strollers; car seats; feminine hygiene (tampons, pads). All items must be new that are donated to us.
Address: 1313 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Drop off: Please call 260-424-4908 x238. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday items can also be brought to the main entrance of the building.
This list was updated on Dec. 1, 2025 to add The Literacy Alliance, which was inadvertently omitted.
