Thank you for helping meet the physical needs of The Haven and our guests.

 

Needed items for OUR KITCHEN

  1. Coffee (ground or whole bean)

  2. Bottled water

  3. Flatware (forks, spoons - no knives)

  4. Dish towels

  5. Mugs

  6. Sugar

  7. Cups, plastic (reusable or disposable) or glass

  8. Compostable to-go containers, new and in bulk

  9. Paper plates (heavy duty preferred)

  10. Napkins

  11. Dish soap

  12. Sponges

  13. Butter

  14. Gift cards to grocery stores

We have limited storage in our kitchen and cannot accept opened boxed goods or canned goods.

If you have other questions about kitchen and food items, contact Kerri DeMaio, Kitchen Manager, at kerri@thehaven.org.

How do I drop off these needed items?

  1. Plan to drop off items during these hours:

    Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    If you are unable to make these times, reach out to us to coordinate another time.

  2. Let us know to expect you! Call our front desk prior to dropping items off at 434-973-1234 ext. 100.

  3. Bring items through the main shelter entrance off Market Street OR ring the doorbell at our side entrance (red door) on 1st Street for collection. Please do not drop off items without speaking to a staff member first.

  4. You’ll be asked to complete an in-kind donation form for our records.

Does the haven need furniture or other household items?

If you have furniture or household items to donate, please utilize our local partners who offer free or low-cost furniture to our clients: Habitat Re-store or Love INC.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Kay Comer, Development Manager, at kay@thehaven.org or (434) 202-4250 (call or text).