Friday Cafe Donation Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in donating to neighbors in need! Please review our guidelines before donating.

WE ACCEPT…

Casual Clothing (men’s clothing preferred)

  • jeans, sweatpants
  • shorts, skirts
  • t-shirts
  • long-sleeved shirts
  • hoodies, light jackets
  • coats
  • scarves, gloves, ski hats
  • rain ponchos
  • sneakers, sturdy shoes
  • winter boots
  • baseball caps, sunhats
  • belts
  • NEW socks
  • NEW underwear

If possible, please label items by size with masking tape.

Survival Gear

  • sleeping bags, blankets
  • tents, yoga mats
  • duffel bags
  • suitcases

Unopened Toiletries

(travel sizes preferred)

  • sunscreen
  • dental supplies
  • shampoo
  • razors
  • deodorant
  • lotion
  • nail clippers
  • reading glasses

SORRY, WE CANNOT ACCEPT…

  • professional or party attire
  • previously worn socks or underwear
  • open or used toiletries
  • sheets, towels, or other housewares
  • stained or damaged items

DROPPING OFF

Donations should be bagged, labeled FRIDAY CAFÉ, and left at the church office at 11 Garden St., Cambridge, during regular business hours.

Thank you! Questions? E-mail us at fridaycafe@firstchurchcambridge.org!