Our guests come to us with a variety of needs: Supplementary food, household items, clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, baby food and diapers, and furniture. Donated items in good condition are welcome.

Our Newsletter highlights urgent needs each month. Before donating, please take a look at the list of items we do not accept.

CLOTHING Donations:  Clothing, including shoes, socks, beanies, baseball hats, and gloves are accepted at our Thrift Shop – Mondays through Fridays 10:00 AM. – 1:00 PM Saturdays 10:00 AM – noon Donations are accepted in the alley to the right of the building. Someone is there to assist you. Please label donations “For the Center.”  The Thrift Shop is located at 3955 Mission Avenue (between Douglas Drive and Rancho del Oro Drive.)

FOOD & OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEM Donations: Non-perishable food and drinks, blankets, bath towels, personal hygiene items, and diapers are accepted at the Center, Monday through Friday 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM and Saturday 10:00 AM – noon. The Brother Benno’s Center is located at 3260 Production Ave., Oceanside. (The Center cannot accept clothing, furniture or household items.)