San Diego Rescue Mission – Downtown
Where to Donate
Drop-offs for these donations can be made in the lobby of Mission Services at 120 Elm Street between the hours of 9am-5pm.
Support our Students & Guests
See our list of most needed new items that directly support the needs of our men, women and children in our programs.
VIEW our list of most urgent needs below
DELIVER items to our facility on 120 Elm Street
VISIT our Amazon Wishlist and have the items shipped directly to us!
Urgent Needs for Students and Guests
Each night, 350 men, women and children call the San Diego Rescue Mission home. Here is a list of items you can donate to ensure they have everything they need. We kindly request that the items below are new, unused items.
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Sheets and Blankets (Twin Size)
- Pillows
- Towels (Bath and Wash Cloths)
- Umbrellas
- Classroom Supplies
- Bras and Underwear
- Children’s Shoes and Socks
As you consider your contribution, please take note of the following:
- We continually update our list of most urgent needs so that you can collect and contribute items that will most bless our programs.
- Please do not include R-rated movies or products containing alcohol (i.e. cologne, body spray, mouthwash, anti-bacterial gels).
- We always do our best to honor the wishes of our donors and stand by our promise to utilize every item to impact our Students and Guests in the greatest way. While not every item can be used directly in our programs, rest assured that your items will be used in the area they will have the most impact.
- Interested in supporting special holiday, birthday, or seasonal needs? If you have a suggestion or would like to brainstorm ideas, please contact us at sdrminfo@sdrescue.org and we will be happy to share special seasonal opportunities to bless our men, women, and children.
- If you would like to get your organization, church or business involved in donating goods, visit our Church Partnerships or Corporate Partnerships pages.
- Your tax-deductible donation makes a true difference in the lives of your fellow San Diegans. We cannot thank you enough for considering a material donation and doing your part to change the lives of our students and guests for the better!
- Questions? Please email sdrminfo@sdrescue.org or call us at 619-687-3720.
For Surplus Food Recovery from businesses and organizations, please contact Alan Kennedy, akennedy@sdrescue.org, 619-816-1819
https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
