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Make the Holidays Brighter for Families in Need 

Help St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore bring comfort, joy, and essential support to individuals and families in our community this holiday season. Whether you adopt a family, donate food and essentials, provide hygiene kits for families in our shelters, or make a financial contribution, your generosity makes a difference.

1. Adopt a Family

Make the holidays special for a family in need by participating in our Adopt a Family program. Donors help provide meaningful holiday support to families served by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore.

Ready to participate? Complete the registration form below to get started.

Learn how to Adopt a Family

2. Donate Food & Essentials to Beans & Bread

Beans & Bread provides essential resources and support to people experiencing homelessness. Donations of food, personal care items, paper goods, and cold-weather essentials help meet everyday needs.

Donation Drop-Off Location

Beans & Bread

Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
402 S. Bond Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

Open the list below to explore all requested donation items.

Beans & Bread Donation Wish List

Food & Pantry Items

  • Rice, including plain and flavored varieties
  • Canned fruit and vegetables
  • Canned meats, including tuna, salmon, chicken, Spam, and sardines
  • Canned soups
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Boxed noodles and pasta, including flavored varieties such as Hamburger Helper
  • Rice mixes, such as Rice-A-Roni and Uncle Ben’s
  • Cereal
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Pancake mix and syrup
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Cup noodles and other instant noodle products
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Bread and bread mixes, including cornbread, biscuit, and quick bread mixes
  • Cake mixes and frosting
  • Stuffing
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Crackers, cookies, and other snacks
  • Coffee and creamer
  • Cooking oils
  • Dessert items

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

  • Cheese, butter, milk, and yogurt
  • Luncheon meat
  • Ground turkey or ground beef

Please coordinate with Beans & Bread before delivering refrigerated or frozen items to confirm storage capacity and delivery arrangements.

Paper Goods & Serving Supplies

  • Paper or plastic shopping bags
  • Paper plates
  • Hot and cold cups
  • Plastic utensils
  • Aluminum foil

Personal Care & Cold-Weather Essentials

  • Travel-size toothpaste
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Toothbrushes
  • Shaving cream and razors
  • Sanitary pads
  • Washcloths
  • Hand warmers
  • Socks for men and women
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags

Please note: Beans & Bread is not accepting cranberry sauce, canned beans, or mouthwash through this donation list.

3. Support Family Shelters with Care Kits

Care kits are a meaningful way to support families staying in our shelters. From everyday personal care products to essential household supplies, these items help families maintain comfort, dignity, and stability during times of transition.

We welcome donations that meet a variety of needs any day of the week 9:30am – 5pm. Explore the lists below for examples of items that can help support families at different stages of their journey.

Hygiene Kit Donation Wish List

Bath & Body Care

  • Regular and sensitive-skin body wash or soap
  • Shampoo and conditioner for all hair types
  • Regular and sensitive-skin body lotion
  • Body and face wipes
  • Washcloths, bath mitts, or bath poufs

Oral Care

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste or toothpaste tablets
  • Toothbrush holders

Personal Care & Grooming

  • Roll-on or stick deodorant
  • Hairbrushes
  • Foldable combs with different tooth widths
  • Feminine hygiene products, including pads
  • Lip balm or ChapStick
  • Mesh shower bags
  • Alcohol-free hand sanitizer

New Intake Bags

New Intake Bags help provide essential personal care and bedding items to families as they enter shelter.

  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Bed sheets
  • Washcloth
  • Towel
  • Listerine or other mouthwash
  • Body wash or soap

Move-Out Kits

Move-Out Kits help families prepare for their next chapter by providing basic household supplies and everyday essentials as they transition into housing.

Household Essentials

  • Medium trash can
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Facial tissue
  • Soap
  • Sheets, if acceptable

Personal Care Items

  • Toothbrush kit
  • Mouthwash
  • Deodorant
  • Body wash or soap

Cleaning Supplies

  • Laundry detergent
  • Dish liquid
  • Sponges
  • General cleaning supplies

Kitchen Items

  • Dish rack
  • Plates
  • Pots and pans
  • Small kitchen appliances

Our Family Shelters

These kits support families served by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore at our family shelter locations.

Sarah’s Hope Family Shelter

1114 N. Mount Street
Baltimore, MD 21217

Hannah More Family Shelter

12041 Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136

Eastside Shelter

9150 Franklin Square Drive
Rosedale, MD 21237

Our shelters are open 7 days a week, and will accept donations from 9:30am-5pm. Please contact us if you have an extremely large donation at Giving@VincentBaltimore.org.

4. Make a Financial Donation

A financial contribution helps St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore respond to our neighbors’ most pressing needs throughout the holiday season and year-round. Your gift supports our work serving individuals and families in our community.

Make a Financial Gift

Important note about Donations!

Please be sure to submit our In-Kind Donation Receipt Form. This is incredibly helpful for us to track your donation.

For questions, contact Volunteer@vincentbaltimore.org.

Thank You for Giving with Heart

Your generosity helps make the holidays brighter for our neighbors. Thank you for supporting St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore and the individuals and families we serve.