Donate to Hope on the Block

Here you can find information on donating to Hope on the Block!

Make a monetary donation

If you prefer to do your own shopping, here are some of the things we stock in our pantries:

  • Non-perishable food items

  • Fruit or vegetables that have not been cut, sliced, diced or otherwise processed

  • Bottled water or reusable water bottles

  • Winter hats/gloves/scarves

  • Hand warmers

  • Toilet paper

  • Toothbrushes/toothpaste

  • Shampoo/conditioner

  • Body wash/soap/lotion

  • Deodorant

  • Menstrual health products

  • Tissue packages

  • First aid bandages

  • Chapstick

  • Combs/brushes/hair ties

  • Sunscreen

  • Dog/cat food (please clearly label!)

Please do not donate:

  • Foods that require temperature control (leftovers, dairy products, opened containers, etc)

  • Fruit or vegetables that have been cut, sliced, diced or in any way processed by anyone

  • Expired and/or unmarked food items

  • Over the counter or RX medications

  • Clothing donations (please direct clothing donations to a local thrift store)

  • Alcohol

Small supplies donations can be dropped off at:

  • Advocap 19 W. 1st St Monday-Thursday from 9-3 and Fridays 9-12. Please go to the north side of the building, enter thru the white gate off the alleyway, ring the bottom doorbell and someone will assist you.

  • The Cathedral of St. Paul’s 51 W Division St Fridays 3:30-5:30.

Until March 16th 2025, as part of the Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive, we are also accepting donations at the following locations (please see each individual business for open hours):

  • The Hive W4786 WI-23

  • Marine Credit Union 80 W. Rees St.

  • Robert’s Homes and Real Estate 1315 S. Main St.

  • Throwback Pockets 119 S. Main St.

  • Wempners’ School of Dance 7 Sheboygan St. 3rd Floor

If you have a larger donation, would like to arrange a pickup for your donation, wish to shop somewhere other than Amazon and have it shipped to us, or if you would like a receipt for your donation please email us at hopeontheblockfdl@gmail.com

Your contributions can make a meaningful impact within the community. Thank you for your understanding and support!