Amazon Wishlist
We have an Amazon Wishlist with our current needs. Order items from our Amazon Wishlist to help us keep our shelves stocked!
Donation Bin Locations
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)
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
Food Donations
We welcome, encourage, and need your donations of non-perishable, unopened, non-expired foods.
Red Zone: Highest need
- Ready-to-eat meals
- Basmati Rice
- Chana Dal
- Maggi Noodles
- Tea Biscuits
- Granola Bars & Protein Bars
- Spices
Orange Zone: Medium need
- Shelf-stable milk
- Snacks
- Vegetarian soups
We do not accept:
- Heavily dented, damaged, or open packaging
- Expired food
- Items not on the above list
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.
Food Drives & Event Donations
If your group hosts an event and has non-perishable foods left to donate, or if your organization would like to host a food drive, please contact us to arrange pickup details or to discuss drive guidelines.