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    Here are some places in the local Tri-Cities areas to Donate your time or your couponing stockpile ”overflow.’  There are so many people in need all over the world, however if we all do our part and help out in our own local communities we will be able to make a difference. Plus it just FEELS GOOD to help out!

    Tri-Cities Union Gospel Mission
    Tri-Cities Food Bank
    Second Harvest Food Bank
    Tri-Cities Animal Shelter
    Benton Franklin Domestic Violence Services

    Tri-Cities Union Gospel Mission

    Website: http://www.tcugm.org/
    Donation Drop off Location: 112 N. 2nd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 (9am-7pm)
    Contact Information: 509-547-2112.

    Donations Needed/Accepted: High priority items are bolded.

    Ground Beef, Milk, Butter, Coffee
    Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Basil, Sliced Cheese, Pancake Mix, Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Hotsauce, Oregano ,Tortillas
    Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
    Beef, Ham, Canned Pork, Eggs, Instant Oatmeal, Olives, Kool Aid, Juice
    Garbage Bags
    Napkins, Paper Towels
    First aid items (bandaids neosporin,gauze,etc.)
    8-1/2 x 11 printer/copy paper
    Laundry Soap
    Women’s socks ( new or gently used )
    BathTowels, Hand Towels, Wash Cloths
    Pillows
    Sewing kits, Flat Irons, Curling Irons, Blow Dryers, Writing Tablets
    Christian, Family DVD’s
    Women’s Clothes and Shoes
    Boy’s and Girls Clothing 2T and up, Childrens shoes ( especially teen boys)
    Baby Diapers (sizes 4,5,6), Baby formula
    Razors, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Small Bar Soap
    Toilet Tissue
    Dishes and Housewares
    Men’s Underwear & Socks (all sizes)
    Mens Pants, Shirts, Pants sizes 32, 34 & 36
    Shampoo
    Shoes, Belts,Towels

    Tri-Cities Food Bank

    Website: http://foodbank.richlandcommunity.org/
    Donation Drop off Locations:420 Deschutes Avenue, Kennewick, Washington
    Open 9:30AM to 11:30AM Weekdays
    509-586-0688

    321 Wellsian Way, Richland, Washington
    Open 9:30AM to 11:30AM Weekdays
    509-943-2795

    621 9th Street, Benton City, Washington
    Open 12:00PM to 2:30PM Thursdays
    509-588-5454

    Donations Needed/Accepted: High priority items are bolded.

    Second Harvest

    Website: http://www.2-harvest.org/8/tri-cities/
    Donation Drop off Location: 810 E. Chemical Drive, Kennewick, WA {8-5 Monday -Friday}
    Contact: (509) 585-3924

    Donations needed/accepted:
    Staples – for example flour, sugar, rice, beans

    Benton Franklin Domestic Violence Services

    Website: http://dvsbf.org/
    Food & Toiletry Donation Drop off Location:
    3311 W. Clearwater Ave, Suite C140 (behind the DOL/KNDU & Jacksons)
    Kennewick, WA

    Or you can donate clothing items at New Beginnings Thrift Shop
    1016 Lee Blvd. in Richland, WA
    Contact:509-582-9841

    Donations needed/accepted:
    New pajamas for women & children
    Towels
    Silverware
    Diapers (large sizes 3, 4 & 5)
    Twin &/or Double Comforters/Quilts
    Twin &/or Double Sheet Sets
    Shampoo (Regular Size)
    Conditioner (Regular Size)
    Soap (Regular Size)
    Toothbrushes
    Hairbrushes
    Razors
    Coffee
    Powdered Creamer
    Infant formula
    Kitchen spices
    Baking needs (Crisco, choco chips, vanilla, etc.)
    Instant cook items (Rice-a-Roni, etc.)
    Canned goods
    Toilet Paper
    Paper Towels
    Laundry Detergent
    Swiffer-lie mops and Wet & dry cloths
    Bleach

    Tri-Cities Animal Shelter

    Website: http://www.tri-citiesanimalshelter.com/
    Donation Drop off Locations: 1312 S. 18th Avenue, Pasco, Washington 99301 or at Mid-Columbia Gymnastics & Cheer – 1523-C Fowler in the Richland “Wye”- off the north end of Columbia Center Blvd. 

    Contact: (509) 545-3740

    Donations needed/accepted:
    Dry and canned kitten & puppy food, Cat liter Cat boxes (all sizes & styles), Canned food for all ages of dogs & cats, Dog and cat treats, Toys for cats, kittens, dogs and cats, Clean washcloths & dish towels, Collars (all sizes) Leashes (all sizes), Puppy formula & bottles, Clean blankets & towels (all sizes) Kitten formula & bottles ,Over the counter animal medications, Cat towers (covered in astro terf), Dog houses/ kennels
    Flea & tick medications & collars, Pet carriers, Quick disconnects for hoses, Ear mite wash & medications Hoses & sprayer wands Chemical sprayers , Copy paper for flyers (white or colored) Dewormers Neosporin
    Large black garbage bags Tall kitchen garbage bags Cotton balls and Q tips, Quickstop for nails Eye medication Laundry detergent, any office supplies, Kleenex, Paper towels, Lint brushes, Pedialite, Bleach

    Do you know of another great place for donating in the Tri-Cities, Wa area? Please contact me and let me know. Thanks!

    { 3 comments… read them below or add one }

    Lisa June 11, 2011 at 1:17 am

    Thank you!

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    amanda November 9, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Hi my daughter and I were from kennewick and we wanted to help with gathering clothing and shoes for a local organization who needs help with clothing and shoes ! My daughter is in 5 grade at SOUTHGATE and wAnted to involve her fellow class mates to help with donating new or gentle used cloths and shoes! Ellena my daughter already spoke to her counselor and she said it wad fine but we needed to find an organization to donate all the clothing and shoes ! So we need someone who is needing clothing and shoe to help out our community ! I need to know asap so I can give the school the information to whom we are donating iteams to! Even though at times were needing the help but its alwAys better to give then to receive!!!!!!!!!thank you and hope to here from you soon Amanda and ellena POBLANO

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    DONATING NEW OR GENTLY USED CLOTHS AND SHOES!!

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    theresa November 26, 2011 at 1:20 am

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