Who We Are
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is a non-profit social service agency, and an entity of the Diocese of Jefferson City, responding to the needs of people in 38 counties regardless of faith, culture, or situation.
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Making an in-kind donation — a contribution of goods — is a great way to support our mission of serving the vulnerable in our community. To ensure we best meet the needs of our clients, we have specific guidelines about what we can accept. If you a question about a specific item, you are welcome to contact us by phone or email.
ITEMS WE CAN ACCEPT
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Interested in helping those who struggle with hunger and food insecurity? The most effective way is to make a gift to our food programs. Our food programs can accept:
- Fresh foods/produce (only accepted at our Jefferson City location)
- Canned goods and dried foods
- Monetary donations
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Lotion
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
OTHER ITEMS
- Bus passes
- Diapers sized 1-5
- Infant formula
- Pre-paid Visa Gift Cards
- Gift cards to Walmart, Target, or local gas stations and grocery stores
VEHICLES
All vehicles donated to Catholic Charities must be driveable, have no known safety concerns, and have passed a Missouri inspection within the last 6 months. To learn more about donating a vehicle, or to set up an appointment to do so, please give us a call at 573-635-7719.
ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT
Our neighbors come to us looking for basic essentials, and to honor those needs, we want to provide them with items that are in new or excellent condition. Please note, we do not accept items that are damaged or in poor condition.
SECONDHAND ITEMS
- Used adult or children’s clothing
- Used sheets, comforters and towels
- Used beds, cribs, mattresses, box springs and mattress pads
- Used toys
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND DANGEROUS ITEMS
- Batteries
- Paint
- Chemicals
- Cleaning products
- Poisons
- Gasoline
- Propane cylinders
- BBQ grills
- Camp stoves
- Fireworks
- Weapons of any kind
CLOTHING
- Sweatpants
- Sweatshirts
- T-shirts
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Hats / Gloves / Scarves
CERTAIN HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Opened or expired items
- Mouthwash
- Medication
MISCELLANEOUS
- Swing sets
- Pet food and pet items
- Basketball hoops
- Pool tables
- Ping pong tables
- Bikes with missing parts, flat tires, or rust
- Greeting cards
- Hangers
- Fireplace accessories
- Water coolers
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
- Bed/Bedrames
- Desks and office furniture
- Glass furniture
- Patio furniture
- Ceiling fans
- Carpeting
- Tube TVs
- Computer monitors
- Anything that needs to be installed
- The following books:
- Encyclopedias
- National Geographic magazines
- Magazines of any kind
- Textbooks
- Newspapers
LUXURY ITEMS
- Fur coats
- Jewelry
- Wine refrigerators
We appreciate that you may have high-quality items that we are unable to accept due to storage room, inability to transport your items, etc. If you are hoping to pass on items from our unaccepted list, you might consider contacting the following agencies that accept items for community members:
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
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DONATE ONLINE
Our secure online giving platform allows us to collect credit card and ACH gifts in just a few clicks. Click here to visit our online giving.
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PLAN A DONATION DRIVE
If you are considering planning a donation drive for your organization, school, or classroom, please contact our Director of Development, Tori Stepanek to make helpful arrangements ahead of your drive.
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VOLUNTEER WITH US
Looking to get involved with Catholic Charities? Click here to learn more about volunteering with our agency.