Individual Request Page
Here is a condensed list of items we accept in new or gently-used condition. Click the Individual Donation Request form above for an updated list of items we are currently accepting. There are many items we will accept that are not on this list, so always email info@mercymallva.org for specific questions
Household Items:
- Air Mattresses/pumps
- All bed linens
- Pillows
- Sleeping Bags
- Throw Blankets
- Bathroom necessities
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Lamps
- Waste Baskets
- Small appliances
- Oven Items
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes
- Eating utensils
- Food Prep Items
- Can Openers
- Seasonal: Air Conditioners/Fans/Heaters
Food/Toiletries:
- All non-perishable pantry items
- Pop Top and Ready-To-Eat
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Razors/Shaving Cream
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap/Body Wash
- Any practical items
Cases of Hope Specific:
- Adult Inspirational Coloring Books
- Colored Pencils
- Extra Large Bra Sizes
- Suitcases – with wheels preferred
- Duffle Bags/Backpacks/Shoulder Bags
- Purses
Baby:
- Pack-n-Plays
- Car seats (under 5 years)
- Diapers
- All newer baby items/gear
Clothing/Shoes:
- Practical everyday tops and bottoms
- Practical sport and work shoes
- Pajamas
- New underclothing
- New socks
- Seasonal: jackets, coats, hats,
- gloves, scarves
Misc.
- English Bibles
- Spanish Bibles
- Drylighters
- Devotionals
- Any Christian Fiction/Self-Help
- Notebooks
- Brand name items for resale on Poshmark
- Silent Auction Basket Items
- Gift Cards of any amount to Grocery/Gas
- Walmart/Target
Receiving and delivering furniture is a huge undertaking that we are currently unable to maintain. We partner with the CARITAS furniture bank whose focus is furniture.
The families we serve are in crisis and our focus is on stocking and providing the most critical/practical items needed. Collecting those items takes up valuable space, time, and energy to maintain. We do host silent auctions and will consider accepting stylish and trendy items for the home, but please email info@mercymallva.org first.
The pandemic forced us to streamline processes in order to get the items to the floor as quickly as possible, with fewer volunteers. In the past, we were keeping about 40% and now we keep about 75% of what is dropped off. We are truly grateful for those willing to take the time.
Our receiving department is run solely by volunteers. We recommend preparing your donations and asking someone else to drop them off for you or working with the coordinator to find a solution.
We do not currently have the resources to buy and insure trucks or hire drivers to pick up donations, nor can our facility handle those volumes at this time. We are sorry for the inconvenience.