Shelters use Aid Registry to keep every bed stocked and warm.
From winter coat drives to restocking the supply closet, list the exact items your guests need — bedding, hygiene kits, interview-ready clothing — and donors fund them. We buy them and ship them to your door.
- Restock the Hygiene PantryThe dignity basics that run out fastest.
- New Beds & BeddingShelters can only accept new bedding — so it's a constant need.
- Back-on-Your-Feet KitHelp guests step into work and housing.
The need is specific. The funding usually isn't.
Cold snaps and intake surges hit faster than donation drives can keep up.
You get bags of mixed donations, but rarely the specific sizes and items you're short on.
Staff time goes to sorting castoffs instead of serving guests.
Build → Market → Measure.
Build a campaign
Itemize exactly what you need — quantities, deadline, the works. Claim your page and you can draft one in minutes.
Share & market it
One link for your families, supporters, and socials. Donors fund the specific items — no account required to give.
Measure the impact
Watch items get funded in real time. We purchase and ship them to you, and you post a thank-you when they land.
Real things shelters ask for.
Restock the Hygiene Pantry
The dignity basics that run out fastest.
- Toiletries & travel kits
- Menstrual supplies
- Razors & shaving cream
- Towels & washcloths
New Beds & Bedding
Shelters can only accept new bedding — so it's a constant need.
- New twin mattresses
- Sheet sets & pillows
- Wool blankets
- Mattress protectors
Back-on-Your-Feet Kit
Help guests step into work and housing.
- Interview-ready clothing
- Backpacks
- Bus passes
- Starter household kits
If you'd buy it for the mission, you can fund it here.
Good questions to ask first.
Yes — itemize what you need (e.g. "men's coats, L/XL") and donors fund those exact items rather than dropping off mixed bags.
Resources for shelters
Holiday Donation Drive Ideas for Nonprofits (2026) →
Ten holiday donation drive ideas for 2026, a timeline that works back from Giving Tuesday on December 1, and how to run a drive without collection bins.
Why wish list donations arrive in 40 boxes (and how to get fewer) →
Every donor who buys from a wish list places their own order, so gifts arrive one box at a time. Here's why, what it costs your team, and how to get fewer deliveries.
How to set up an Amazon wish list for your nonprofit (and where it falls short) →
A step-by-step setup, the settings that matter for a charity, and the gaps to plan around before you share the link.
Your organization might already be on Aid Registry.
We've pre-loaded profiles for IRS-registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Find yours, claim it in a few minutes, and post your first campaign this week. No fees, no contracts.