Our guests experiencing homelessness need new and gently used clean clothes. We invite you to donate adult-sized, seasonally appropriate clothing. We give out clothing and sleeping essentials during meal services and on an as-needed basis.

ATTENTION: Because we have VERY limited storage space, we can only take the most requested items listed below. We DO NOT accept dress clothes, children’s clothes, linens, or home goods.

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Most Needed Items Blanchet House Cafe

  • NEW Socks. (Add to a care kit.)
  • NEW Men’s underwear.
  • Beanies, warm hats, and gloves.
  • Coats: Winter or waterproof. No smalls.
  • Sweatpants. M-3XL
  • Sweatshirts and hoodies. No smalls.
  • Work pants and jeans. Sizes 30+.
  • Long and short-sleeve T-shirts. L-3XL
  • Sleeping bags and blankets. No linens or pillows.
  • Bags: Backpacks, duffel bags, and totes.
  • Men’s shoes: Sneakers, rain, hiking & work boots. 
  • Tarps
  • Mobility devices: Wheelchairs, walkers with wheels, canes.

BLANCHET HOUSE DROP-OFF HOURS: Mon-Sat, 8-10:30 a.m. or 1:30-4 p.m., 310 NW Glisan St.

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Most Needed Items Bethanie’s Room Women’s Shelter

  • Underwear (Med-XL)
  • Sweatpants and sweatshirts (Med-XL)
  • Sneakers and outdoor shoes
  • Warm, waterproof coats
  • Hygiene supplies: toothbrushes, toothpaste, and body wipes

BETHANIE’S ROOM DROP-OFF HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; 1015 NW 17th Ave.

Blanchet House’s Amazon Wish List

Friends, items on our Amazon wish list are shipped to Blanchet House at 310 NW Glisan, Portland, OR 97209, and distributed appropriately to Bethanie’s Room, a women’s shelter.

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Question About Donating Clothing?

  • Pull up to our entrance, knock on the door to get our attention, and a staff member will retrieve your donation from the car.
  • If you’d like a donation receipt, we can provide one. You can also call us at 503-241-4340 or email [email protected].
  • You can support our guests by purchasing items from our Amazon wish list. They will be shipped directly to Blanchet House.

Blanchet House Clothing Closet Schedule

Clean clothing is given out on a first-come, first-served basis during three daily meal services. Stock changes daily based on donations. Please ask a staff member for needed clothing during services.

  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11:30-12:30 during lunch service. (Select items available.)

Dos and Don’ts of Donating Clothing

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  • Only donate clean and usable items. We are unable to wash or repair clothing.
  • Being offered dirty, stained, or damaged clothing can feel humiliating. Consider the dignity of the receiver.
  • We DO NOT accept children’s clothing, business attire/suits, housewares, linens/pillows/towels, or books.
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How to Host a Clothing Drive

We often need large quantities of new and gently used clothing. Email or call us for ideas on what to collect and let us know when you plan to drop it off.

It’s best to ask your donors to give specific items like:

  • NEW Socks & underwear
  • Rain ponchos & socks
  • Coats & gloves
Download Our Clothing Drive Flyer

Sew or Knit Scarves and Hats

We accept adult-sized handmade warm weather items to give out to our meal guests on cold days. Drop off information below.

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Clothing Recycling

Blanchet House is partnering with Portland-based company Pioneer Wiping Cloth to recycle clothes into cleaning cloths.

As an organization offering to clothe people experiencing homelessness, Blanchet House accepts clothing from generous donors. Clothes that are torn, dirty, or inappropriate for use must be disposed of somehow. Blanchet House is unable to launder or mend clothes. Furthermore, storage is limited so we must keep seasonally appropriate clothes on hand and remove out-of-season clothing. For example, shorts, tank tops, flip flops, or swimsuits will not help our houseless guests from winter weather.

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