​Donations & Wish List

Financial Donations can be made to Out of the Cold by sending a check to PO BOX 784, State College, PA 16804 or you can make an online donation by clicking here.

Thank you for your desire to support Out of the Cold through your donations and giving.
These items can be dropped off outside of the day shelter at the rear porch entrance and placed in our donation bin. The day shelter is located at 318 S. Atherton Street in State College. Parking is in the rear of the building and can be accessed from Nittany or Foster Street via H Alley. Hours for donation drop-off are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. ​

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​OUR SHELTER WISH LIST:
Food/Paper Products

• Grab and go snacks that are individually wrapped (granola bars, cracker packs, nuts, fruit packs, etc.)
• Paper plates and cups
• Drink mixes for making lemonade, iced tea, etc.

Clothing

• Winter Jackets
• Gloves
• Insulated Socks
• Beanies

Cleaning Supplies/Toiletries

• Hand soap
• Disinfectant wipes
• Razors and toiletries
  

Gift Cards

• Gift cards to local grocery in denominations of $25 or $50
• Gift Cards to local restaurants in ($25 and below)
• Gift cards to Goodwill or Ollies for essential clothing items in denominations of $25

"Pie in the sky" wish list: 

• Bike Locks for Shelter Bikes
• Portable Phone Charger
• Phone Charger Cables​
• Bus Tokens​
• Rolls of quarters for laundry

​Currently we have limited storage for blanket donations. Please consider donating these items to other local agencies or thrift shops. 

​To discuss unlisted items for donation, or to arrange for pick-up or drop-off, please call 814-852-8864 or email us at info@outofthecoldcc.org.

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Amazon Wish List

OUR AMAZON WISHLIST... isn't just a wish, but a need.

We are currently not in need of apartment items. Thank you so much for your generous support in providing these items to our guests! We have a nice supply for the time being and currently have filled our storage space. 

APARTMENT WISH LIST: 
We have compiled a list of items that would really help the guests get a fresh, strong start as they start to lay down some roots.

Anything from this list would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Day Shelter and our  Address for shipping is 318 South Atherton St, State College PA, 16801.
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• Laundry detergent
• Cleaning supplies
• Mop, broom, dust pan
• Trash bags
• Dish soap
• Towels/wash cloths
• Plunger
• Shower curtain/rugs
• Paper towels
• ​Silverware
• Oven mitts
• Trash cans
• Can openers
• WalMart or Target gift cards
• Grocery gift cards (Giant/Weis)

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