Donate Items

Your generosity fuels our work! Please review our guidelines, donation hours and big donation requirements below.

Guidelines

Drop-off address is 2471 Lincoln Blvd. Ste 101, Venice, CA 90291

*All large donations must be scheduled*

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

Drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-2pm

All donations must be clean and in usable condition. No repairs should be needed.
Gently used clothes must be washed and folded upon drop off.
SPY reserves the right to decline items that do not meet our needs or storage capacity.
Large donations or bulk items should be coordinated with Development in advance.
To receive a donation receipt, please fill out this form. Receipts will be sent within two weeks after the form is completed.

Current Needs

Our Wishlist

We rely heavily on in-kind donations to keep our youth programs running. Please visit our Amazon Wishlist to see a full list of individual items we're in need of at this time. Donations are automatically shipped to SPY’s Drop-In Center (2471 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291).

Always Accepting (New Only)
SPY welcomes the following items in new condition. Hygiene items must be unopened.

Antibacterial wipes
Baby supplies/Newborn kits
Backpacks
Blankets
Body wipes
Hygiene Items
- Body wash
- Combs
- Hairbrush
- Hand sanitizer
- Lip balm
- Lotion
- Nail clippers
- Shampoo
- Shower flip-flops
- Sunscreen
- Travel toiletries

Clothes
Camping lanterns
External chargers
Flashlights
Gloves
Hand warmers
Laundry detergent
Mattresses
Pillows
Refillable water bottles, filters, disposable bottles
Reflectors
Sheet sets
Shoes
Socks
Sleeping bag and tents
Towels
Underwear
Welcome home kits

Always Accepting (Gently Used)
SPY accepts certain pre-owned items in clean, gently-used condition, free of stains, odors, rips, or significant wear. Please view our donation guidelines below to ensure your gently-used gift is able to be accepted. These include:

Shoes
Mens clothes
Women's clothes
Blankets (to be washed on site)

Pantry Items
To support our meal programs, we accept unopened, non-perishable food items within their expiration dates. Examples include:

Drinks

Water
Gatorade
Juice Boxes

Microwavable

Mac n Cheese
Cup of Noodles / Ramen
Oatmeal Cups
90 Minute Rice

Individually packed snacks

Protein Bars
Trail Mix
Beef Jerky
Fruit Snacks

Accepting Pending Inventory Review
Due to storage and program needs, certain donations may require prior approval before acceptance. Donors should contact [email protected] before donating:

Used reusable water bottles
Bicycles (must be new or gently used. Tires need to be inflated. Chain should not be rusty. The brakes must work.)

Art supplies
Cooking supplies (bowls, utensils, etc)
TV’s
Furniture
Exercise equipment

Items We Cannot Accept
To ensure safety, hygiene, and efficient resource allocation, we cannot accept:

Used mattresses or pillows
Electric scooters
Used machinery/electronics
Used baby items
Used car seats

Donation Drives

If you are interested in organizing a donation drive to benefit Safe Place for Youth, please contact [email protected].

Personal Care Kit:

Women's:

Bikini briefs multipack (size small or large)
Body wipes
Deodorant
Chapstick multipack
Travel size lotion

Men's:

Boxer brief multipack (size medium or XL)
Body wipes
Deodorant
Chapstick multipack
Travel size lotion

Snack Pack (non-perishable):

In a Gallon Ziplock Bag:

(2) Granola / Protein Bar
(2) Salty Snack (goldfish, cheese its, chips)
(2) Fruit Snack (fruit snack, dehydrated fruit)
(1) Sweet Snack (cookies, candy)
(1) 8 oz water bottle
Optional: Feel free to include a handwritten note or decoration on the bag. Please do not include religious messaging or inappropriate language.

Outreach Kits:

If you are interested in assembling kits that support our daily programming, please include the items below:

- (1) Full size bottle of sunscreen
- (1) Full size bottle of hand sanitizer
- (1) Refillable water bottle
- (1) Sleeping bag

Donation FAQs

Who can I contact if I have a question about a donation?

You can contact our Giving Team at [email protected]

When and where can I drop off donated items?

Drop-off address is 2471 Lincoln Blvd. Ste 101, Venice, CA 90291

Drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-2pm

Does SPY accept furniture donations?

On some occasions, we may need furniture donations. Please contact [email protected] with photos, measurements, quantity and other details about the items you’re offering.

Please note, we do not accept used bedding.

What if I want a receipt for my donation?

Please fill out SPY's In-Kind Donation Form if you’d like to receive an acknowledgment letter.

Is there a donation limit?

If you plan on dropping off a donation larger than five boxes, you must contact us at [email protected] to schedule.

Can I ship a donation to SPY?

Yes! You can ship a donation to SPY. Please contact us ahead of time to confirm we are in need of the item(s) you want to donate and to make sure we can receive the quantity you plan on donating. Please email us at [email protected]

I want to run a donation drive for SPY. What steps should I take?

We’re happy to receive support in this way! Please visit our Donation Drive section for more information.

How do I make a gift to SPY?

You can make a gift online by clicking here

Interested in donating by check? Send check to 578 Washington Blvd. #398, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.

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