Support the Drop-In Center’s Expansion

It’s been 15 years since Pathfinders’ Drop-In Center was created by and for our young people. “The Drop” serves as a youth-only day shelter, offering basic needs resources including clothing, food, kitchen access, showers, laundry, hygiene products, computer lab and Wi-Fi access, safe social spaces, storage lockers for youth who have nowhere safe for their belongings and more. It’s also a no-barrier entry point for youth to access case management and many of the additional resources we offer on-site.

Will you help us “Stock the Drop” by collecting the items most needed by young people who utilize our Drop-In Center services?

BASIC NEEDS DONATION DRIVE

Organize an in-kind donation drive to collect essential items and replenish our supplies

• Textured hair care products (cantu/shea moisture)
• Diapers (all sizes) & wipes
• Underwear (new only)
• Deodorant (full size)
• Feminine Hygiene: pads & tampons
• Bath towels and face towels (wash cloths)
• Body wash
• Lotion
• Bottled water
• Minimal prep non-perishables
• Dry goods and canned food items

Additional items are available on our Amazon Wish List

Click here for donation guidelines including drop off or mailing information.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Make bag lunches or serve dinner to our young people
We provide lunches to our youth and young adults Tuesday through Friday, and hot dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays. Lunches are served in grab-n-go style and dinners can either be dropped off or served in person. Click here to select your date.

Help stock our clothing bank
Your gently used garments are needed year-round.

Volunteer your time
Our volunteer opportunities offer varying levels of time commitments ranging from one-time projects to ongoing, scheduled positions. Click here to learn more.

Make a financial gift
Your one time gift provides immediate support. Your monthly donation has a continuous impact on our young people. Donate using the form on this page.

If you have questions or ideas to share, contact Jj Burch at community@pathfindersmke.org.