Amazon Wishlist
We have an Amazon Wishlist with our current needs. Order items from our Amazon Wishlist to help us keep our shelves stocked!
Current Needs:
To donate non-perishable, non-expired food, find the yellow donation bins in the following locations:
- University Center
- Admin Building
- The Commons (near Circulation Desk)
- AOK Library atrium
- UMBC Campus Police Station
- Center for Well-Being
- OCA Mocha (please note: this bin is difficult for our volunteers to access; please prioritize other bins if possible)
We welcome, encourage, and need your donations!
- Toiletries & Household Sanitary Items – please donate unopened, unused items only
- oral care items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash)
- toilet paper
- cleaning (clorox) wipes
- paper towels
- laundry detergent
- shampoo & conditioner
- soap & body wash
- deodorant
- menstrual products (pads, pantyliners, menstrual cups)
- lotion
- lip balm
- condoms
- razors & shave cream
- Foods – non-perishable, unopened, non-expired foods
Red Zone: Highest need
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- Ready-to-eat meals
- Basmati Rice
- Chana Dal
- Maggi Noodles
- Tea Biscuits
- Granola Bars & Protein Bars
- Spices
Orange Zone: Medium need
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- Shelf-stable milk
- Snacks
- Vegetarian soups
- We do not accept
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- Heavily dented, damaged, or open packaging
- Expired food
- We currently cannot accept items that are not on the above list
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- To donate perishable foods, please visit The Essential Space during open hours. We accept all perishable foods! Please contact us first if you are planning to bring a large quantity
If you would like to donate perishable food, please bring it to The Essential Space during open hours.