Household Donations
Thank you for your interest in donating household items to Exodus! Please see the info below for answers to some of the most common questions about making donation. Please Note: We have a pause on certain donations and some may be declined based on current needs. For any declined donations, we recommend Goodwill as an alternative. Use this form to tell us what you plan to donate!
When can I make a donation?
Indianapolis: Donations can be dropped off at our main office between 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. For larger donations or to donate outside of those hours, please reach out to Cassandra Sanborn at csanborn@exodusrefugee.org.
Bloomington: To donate items to our Bloomington office, please reach out to Sarah Owen at sowen@exodusrefugee.org.
Can Exodus pick up donations?
No, Exodus cannot pick up donations. All donations must be delivered on site.
Where do I drop off my donations?
Indianapolis: Donations can be dropped off at our main office located at 2457 E Washington St., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46201.
Bloomington: Please contact Sarah Owen sowen@exodusrefugee.org for instructions on dropping off donated items.
What can I donate? (Indianapolis)
Right now, Exodus’s Indianapolis office is accepting:
- Cleaning Supplies: trash bags, sponges, toilet brushes, laundry detergent, toilet paper, vacuum cleaners (can be used), brooms, mops, paper towels, toilet bowl cleaner.
- Hygiene Items: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, razors, toothpaste, floss, hand soap, soap.
- Food: Dry beans (pinto or black), rice, masa flour, salt, oil, or fufu.
- Children’s Shoes
- School Supplies: Looseleaf paper, markers, 3 ring binders, folders, mechanical pencils, children’s safety scissors, crayons, composition notebooks, index cards.
- Bicycles: Adult bicycles in working order.
- Winter Items (new or gently used): Winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves.
- Gift Cards: Gift cards to Walmart, Kroger, Saraga, or other grocery stores; or gift cards to Uber and Lyft.
- Other Items found on our Amazon Wishlist.
What can I donate? (Bloomington)
Here are the items Exodus can currently accept at its Bloomington office:
Toiletry Items
- Shampoo / conditioner (new only)
- Hand soap (new only)
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste (new only)
- Deodorant (new only)
- Razors (new only)
- Toilet paper (new only)
- Sanitary napkins (new only)
Other Household Items:
- Food: Dry beans (pinto or black), rice, masa flour, salt, oil, or fufu.
- Gift Cards: Gift cards to Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, or other grocery stores; or gift cards to Uber and Lyft.
- Items that can be purchased on our Bloomington Amazon Wishlist.
Are there items you cannot accept?
Please note that we cannot accept donations of used items, such as beds, car seats, cribs, mattresses, or pack & plays. We are currently not accepting donated clothing other than outerwear. We do not accept desks or shelves, including bookshelves.
Contact Cassandra Sanborn at csanborn@exodusrefugee.org for more info about how to host a donation drive with your community group.
Questions? Feel free to Contact Us.
