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CAP accepts donated goods based on the needs of the communities we serve and the programs we offer. We are grateful for your generosity, as each donation helps people access the resources they need to thrive.

Below are lists of commonly donated items, sorted by items we accept, items we sometimes accept, and items we do not accept. Because our programs needs change over time, donations will be directed to the programs where they’re needed most. We have four impact areas and 10+ programs, your donation could support:

  • Early Education
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Household Stability
  • Safety & Empowerment

Please note: Items in the “accepted” or “sometimes accepted” categories can be dropped off at our main office building, 601 S Queen St in Lancaster City, during business hours.

We offer drop-off hours from Monday-Wednesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. You must let us know in advance and get confirmation from our team on receiving the donations prior to dropping them off. You can email us to plan your drop off at marketing@caplanc.org.

If you’re with an organization looking to organize a larger drive, we recommend reaching out to marketing@caplanc.org to find out what’s most needed right now.

You can also support us through the Amazon Wish Lists at the bottom of the page.

Items we always accept:

Shampoo and conditioner

  • Body wash and soap
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Lotion (especially travel sized)
  • Diapers (size 4 and up, unopened)
  • Baby wipes
  • Formula (unopened, in date)
  • Incontinence products, unopened
  • Towels and washcloths (new and unopened)
  • Household cleaning supplies
  • Bus passes
  • Toilet paper 
  • Menstrual products 
  • Dish soap 
  • Hand soap 
  • Shaving cream and razors 
  • Underwear/socks (new and unopened) 
  • Bed linens, blankets, and comforters (new and unopened) 
  • Laundry detergent 
  • Band-Aids and first aid items 
  • Chapstick 
  • Hairbrushes 
  • Household goods (new or gently used) 
  • Pots, pans, and other dishes 
  • Cutlery, knives, common kitchen utensils 
  • Lamps 
  • Puzzles (any age, in good condition) 

Items we sometimes accept: 

Furniture 

  • We can only accept furniture when we have an immediate need at our Domestic Violence Services transitional housing program, Bridge House 
  • We cannot provide transportation to pick up furniture. We’ll provide info about a drop off location if we can accept your donation. 

Baby monitors 

  • Email us at marketing@caplanc.org with the make and model of the baby monitor and a description of its condition. We can accept based on program needs. 

New and Unwrapped Toys 

  • We accept new and unopened toys during the holiday season (October-December). These toys must be unwrapped. 

Items we do not accept (but we encourage you to maybe donate elsewhere!) 

 Clothing 

  • We do not have storage space for clothing. We encourage donations to other organizations that are better equipped to store and distribute clothing. 
  • Consider donating to: The Lancaster County Food Hub or  The Loft Community Partnership 

Used Bedding 

  • We recommend donating to The Pennsylvania SPCA 

Food Donations 

  • We recommend contacting a local food pantry from our list of food distribution partners. Each pantry has its own donation guidelines, so please reach out to them directly to confirm what they accept before dropping off any items. Please note: All CAP programs, including Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County (DVS) and Crispus Attucks Choice Food Pantry are currently not accepting food donations. 
  • For bulk donations (enough to fill a truck), please contact us first so we can help coordinate. 
  • Used toys and stuffed animals 
  • Breast Pumps 

If you’d rather purchase directly for one of our programs, check out the wish lists! When purchasing or sending an item from the wishlist, please include your name, address, and email, so that we may thank you for your generous gift!

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