Behind every diaper, backpack, and bedtime story is a family The Villages is walking alongside. When you donate new items, you’re not just filling a shelf; rather, you’re helping a parent breathe a little easier, a caregiver welcome a child into a safe home, or a teen step confidently into adulthood with what they need to succeed.
THE EASIEST WAY TO HELP
Shopping from home? We’ve made it simple. Our four curated Amazon wish lists make it easy to send exactly what families need most:
Every gift ships straight to our Indianapolis office and is distributed to families across the state.
WHAT’S NEEDED MOST
Some needs never let up. Diapers and wipes are our largest ongoing need, in every size. Also, gift cards are one of the most valued gifts we receive—they give teens and families the freedom to get exactly what they need, when they need it. A backpack full of school supplies runs about $150 per child, and everyday essentials like toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, dish soap, detergent, and disinfectants keep households running.
Most needed:
A PLACE BUILT ON DIGNITY
The Village Shoppe is a dedicated space where staff across Indiana can access essential items for the families, caregivers, and youth we serve. It’s designed with dignity and choice in mind, so every person can get what they need,
For the health and safety of the families we serve, we can only accept new, unused items.
What to Donate
For the health and safety of the families we serve, we can only accept new, unused items, including:
Please note: For the health and safety of the families we serve, we’re unable to accept used items including clothing, undergarments, suitcases, duffle bags, toys, plush or stuffed animals, cribs, mattresses, pillows, car seats, formalwear, or anything from a home where smoking occurs.
DROP OFF OR SEND A GIFT
Indianapolis
3833 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
317.775.6500 or 800.874.6880 | After hours: 317.775.6525
Bloomington
2405 N. Smith Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
812.332.1245 or 800.822.4888
The Villages of Indiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 35-1708240.
Regardless of the season of life a family is in, your generosity helps us walk alongside them. Every new item you give tells a family: you’re not alone in this.