Community Needs Drive

Make the biggest impact with your donations
by bringing us what local agencies need!

The Fairbanks Community Needs Drive started in December 2018 to assist individuals in donating gently used/new items to local agencies who need specific items to serve their patrons. Instead of a person donating items en mass to a thrift shop or transfer site, they can bring requested items to the event and we’ll sort them to the agency that requested it.

In 2018, we had 7 agencies sign up, though at the end of the day, we delivered to 10 agencies. Success continued in 2019 delivering even more items to 9 different agencies.

Due to the COVID pandemic, plans for a future Community Needs Drive have been put on hold. We've been spreading awareness virtually by sharing agency needs on social media.

If you are still interested in donating,
please see our list of requested items below, contact the agencies directly
and ask if they still need specific items.

WHICH AGENCY ASKED FOR WHAT?

AGENCY	GENTLY USED GOODS	NEW ITEMS
Fairbanks Rescue Mission	Clothing & shoes (men’s, women’s and kids…all sizes), Socks (all sizes)	Toothbrushes, Travel size toothpaste, Travel size shampoo and conditioner, Men’s and women’s travel size deodorant, Hair brushes & combs, Socks (all sizes), Razors, Travel size lotion
Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living	Towels, Washcloths, Hand towels, Kid bath toys	Full size shampoo and conditioner, Deodorant, Shaving Cream, Razors, Cough Drops, Hair clips and hair ties, Pregnancy tests, Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Baby wipes, Kid bath toys, Diapers/Pull ups (Size 5&6)
Fairbanks Re-Entry Coalition	Bogs or snow boots (Women's size 7-9), Outdoor chair cushions, Black Slacks, Shrugs or Sweaters (Women's all sizes), White collared button shirts, Black shoes (soft sole), Winter coats (Women's), Kitchen stand for microwave, Work clothing (men & women), Bedding, Towels, Kitchen utensils. Plates, Cups, Toaster, Kitchen towels	Gift cards for dining, gas or groceries ($25 max), Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion, Qtips, Deodorant, Manicure sets, Razors
Fairbanks Native Association	Shoes and winter coats (Men's & Women's)	N/A
Love INC.	Dressers, Box springs, Kitchen towels, Twin sheets (fitted and flat), Brooms/mops, Dishes, Pots, Pans, Reusable shopping bags, Glasses	Laundry pods, Tampons (all sizes), Razors, Body wash, Lotion, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Household cleaning supplies, Brooms/mops
Thrivalaska	Blankets, Sleepers, Bouncy seats, Swings, High chairs, Strollers, Baby toys, Cloth and board books, Children's Clothing (Boys & Girls, 4T&5T), Warm mittens, Infant snowsuits, Snow pants (2T-5T), Children's boots (sizes 8-13 and 1), Children’s socks (XS - Large)	Baby Wash, Baby Shampoo, Baby Lotion, Diapers, Wipes, Cotton balls, Q tips, Comb/brush, Hand mittens, Car seats
Boys & Girls Club	Toys, Games, Sports equipment	Toys, Games, Sports equipment
Breadline	Clothes, coats, socks, gloves & winter hats (All adult sizes)	N/A
LION Correctional Facility Outreach	Lined paper/notebooks (a few marked pages are ok), Pencils, Rulers, Plastic non-advertisement/non-click pens, Alaska Native soft back books, Softback dictionaries/thesauruses	Earplugs (still in package, no cord or string)
IAC Sober Living Apartments	Small computer desk chair, Small bathroom trashcan (clean), Food storage containers, Household storage, BluRay player, Toy organizers, Vaccuum (working), Corkboard	Clorox toilet wand refills, First aid kit, Dishwashing detergent, Disposable gloves (size: medium), Shower curtains