Donate to Our Programs

All of Hands On Hartford’s services rely on the generous donations of individuals like you!

Financial Contributions

Hands On Hartford accepts gifts of cash or stock in any amount. If you would like to donate by check, please mail it to our main office at 55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Donations can also be made online through our website (through Network for Good).

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Hands On Hartford also gratefully accepts gifts made through Donor Advised Funds.

In Kind donations

Donations of non-expired food or other items also greatly appreciated. These items are essential to our programs’ operations! Items can be dropped off at our Center for Community at 55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. We can accept items any time, day or night, most days of the year, please just notify us ahead of time by calling 860-728-3201.

HOH always welcomes the following donations for our programs and feel free to contact us about the most needed items at the time of your donation:

Community Pantry:

Cereal
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Oatmeal
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Canned Beans
Rice (preferably white)
Pasta (preferably white)
Pasta Sauce
Canned Soup and Stews (especially light or low sodium varieties
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuna canned in water

We can accept full sized unopened toiletry items:

Shampoo
Conditioner
Body lotion
Bars of soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
toothbrush
Razors
Sunscreen
feminine hygiene products
laundry detergent
adult diapers

Backpack Nutrition Program:

Juice Boxes
Mac & Cheese (boxes or cups)
Canned Chicken Noodle Soup (with pull lid)
Individual boxes of cereal
Oatmeal Packets
Granola Bars
Fruit Cups (in water)

Homeless Outreach & Day Center Program:

Homeless Outreach Snack Kits:

Easy to chew foods
Nothing that needs to be heated up or cooked
Water
Juice
Snacks
Protein snacks
Cans of meat with pull lids

Homeless Outreach Toiletry Kits:

Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothbrush
Toothpaste (regular size is ok too)
Floss
Deodorant
Soap (regular size is ok)
Body Lotion
Razors
Shaving Cream
Chapstick/Lip Balm