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CASH DONATIONS

Good Neighbor Center relies on the help of caring individuals and companies throughout the region. Donations of food, money and time are how we exist. Currently, Good Neighbor Center depends on donations for almost one-fifth of our yearly budget. The rest of the budget comes from county and state funds, FEMA, and cities which generously include us in their budget.

Additionally, all of our meals at Good Neighbor Center are donated. Many coming from grocery stores, organizations and dedicated individuals. Even the smallest donations are critical to the operation of the center.

OUR CURRENT NEEDS

If you have items you would like to donate to the Good Neighbor Center, or would like to purchase items we need, please see the list below. Or use the link to create your own shopping list. Before dropping off donated items, please call to arrange a time so we have staff available to assist you.

Currently, we have needs for the following items:

  1. Toilet Paper
  2. Milk
  3. Cheese
  4. Lunch meat
  5. Whole frozen turkeys
  6. Fresh vegetables
  7. Baby formula (soy and regular)
  8. Alarm clocks
  9. Cold and flu medicine
  10. Large black trash bags
  11. Tall kitchen trash bags
  12. Infant and children's Tylenol®
  13. Bus tickets
  14. Disinfectant wipes
  15. Lysol® spray and wipes
  16. Laundry detergent
  17. Newborn diapers
  18. Pepto Bismol®
  19. Window cleaner
  20. Adult and children's Benadryl®
  21. Gift cards
  22. New socks and underwear (all sizes)
SEE COMPLETE LIST >>

FOOD DONATIONS

The Good Neighbor Center operates without a food budget for the year. While this saves us thousands of dollars in operation costs, it does make food donations critical. Many stores and organizations, including the Oregon Food Bank, donate food. But donations from individuals are equally as important. If you'd like to bring a food donation, see our Current Needs list. And thank you for your time and support.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

The generosity of local companies has always been key in helping the Good Neighbor Center. Whether it's donations of time, money, goods or services, the participation of area businesses helps make reaching our goals here just a little bit easier. To find how you or your company can help, by telephone, email, or even drop by in person. We look forward to meeting you.

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

OVERNIGHT HOSTS

Volunteers are important to our success, especially at night. Our overnight hosts offer reassurance to our families, serving the Good Neighbor Center on-site in case of emergencies. Being an overnight host requires a stay at the shelter from 10 pm until 6 am. To see the schedule or to sign up, click the button below.

MEAL HOSTS

Your donations of meals are critical to the operation of the center. As a meal host, you'll create a menu, pick up ingredients and prepare dinner for our families any night of the week you're available. It's an evening both our families and our hosts look forward to. If you'd like to help by preparing a meal, click on the button below to see available dates and to sign up.