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Donate Items
When survivors arrive at AWAIC’s emergency shelter they often have few, if any, personal belongings. By donating essential items like clothing and hygiene items, you are helping survivors take their first steps toward a safer future!
Donation Guidelines
- We are accepting donations BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Tuesday through Thursday, between 8am and 4pm at AWAIC (100 W. 13th Ave. in Anchorage).
- Unscheduled donation walk-ins will only be accepted when donating travel-sized items.
- We are able to accept up to two (2) kitchen-size (13 gallon) trash bags of donations per visit.
Request An Appointment
To request a donation drop-off appointment, please fill out this form and our team will contact you within 3-5 business days. If you prefer to make a donation appointment over the phone, please call AWAIC at
Please do not drop off donations outside the AWAIC building. This creates a safety concern for our residents and staff.
Amazon Wishlist
Please consider purchasing new clothing, toiletries, and other much-needed supplies from our Amazon Wishlist. These items are conveniently shipped directly to AWAIC from Amazon. The items marked “High Priority” are currently in high demand at the shelter.
CURRENT NEEDS
Urgent needs:
New & Unopened items:
- Shampoo & Conditioner (Full and travel-size)
- Soap/Body Wash (Full and travel-size)
- Hand warmers & foot warmers
- Lotion (full and travel-size)
- Hair brushes and combs
- Razors & Shaving Cream
- Toothpaste (Full and travel-size)
- Kid-friendly mouthwash (travel-size)
- Baby Shampoo and soap
- Size 5/6 Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Makeup for all skin tones
- Non-perishable, unexpired foods (Canned foods, rice/beans, kids snacks, etc.)
- Journals for adults and teens
New or gently used clothing:
- Baby carrier for mom
- Adult/children winter jackets/pants
- Adult winter gloves
- Newborn/infant socks
- Men’s Underwear
- Women’s Jeans & Sweatpants
- Winter Boots (kids and adults)
- Shower shoes/flip-flops
- Sneakers/tennis shoes (kids and adults)
- Microspikes/ice cleats
NEVER
- Expired or open hygiene products or foods
- Broken/obsolete electronics
- Torn, damaged, stained, or dirty items
- Items left outside AWAIC building
- Queen or King size linens
Donate Cars, Antiques and Valuables
Thanks to our community partnership with Alaska Premiere Auctions and Appraisals, AWAIC is now accepting donations of cars, trucks, boats, ATV’s, antiques and collectibles. If you would like to donate your items or if you have questions, please reach out to our Development team. Email us at development@awaic.org.
Household Goods & Furniture
AWAIC is not currently accepting donations of household goods or furniture. If you are trying to donate your household items, please consider donating these items to Shiloh’s Furniture Bank or Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Hold a Donation Drive
If you are interested in holding a donation drive with your friends, group, or in your workplace, please contact our Development team so we can give you a list of items that are currently needed and help support your event!
High-Fashion or Formal Wear
For business casual or high-fashion items, we recommend donating to FashionPact Resale Boutique – and when you do, consider asking for the proceeds of your donation to go back to AWAIC to support survivors of domestic violence.
Large Donations
We encourage donors with large quantities of other types of clothing to use Big Brothers Big Sisters’ free donation pick-up service!
Questions?
If you have questions about donations, please reach out to our Development team. Email us at development@awaic.org.