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Siena Francis House could not help the thousands of persons experiencing homelessness who seek assistance each year without in-kind donations provided by caring members of our community. You can help us in a big way by collecting in-kind donations or even hosting a drive! 

Donations are accepted at the Siena Francis House’s Donation/Loading Dock from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Mondays through Saturdays. The dock is closed on Sundays and major holidays (Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day/July 4; and Labor Day). The dock is in our emergency shelter, located at 1117 North 17th Street in Omaha, although only accessible from 16th Street. The dock entrance is located on the west side of 16th Street, a half block north of 16th & Nicholas Street.

The warm folks staffing the dock will give you a receipt at the time you make your donation.

If you have any questions about donating, please call or text our Dock & Logistics Manager at 402-677-3085 or 402-341-1821 EXT1174

Thank you for considering donating to the Siena Francis House. We are very grateful!

IN AN AVERAGE MONTH WE USE:

4,000 rolls of toilet paper 800 pounds of coffee
1,500 pounds of produce 2,000 pounds of meat
1,800 pounds of canned vegetables 1,400 containers of body wash
350 dozen (4,200) eggs 600 pairs of socks


Below are categories of in-kind donation needs, along with examples from each category.

Personal Hygiene Paper/Plastic Cleaning Products
Deodorant Toilet Paper Dish Soap
Bath Soap Trash Can Liners (13 &15 gallon) Laundry Detergent
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
Laundry Detergent "pods"
Cough Drops
Liquid Bleach
Antibiotic Ointment

Lip Balm

Kitchen Linens
18" Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil Bath Towels
18" Plastic Wrap Washcloths
Vinyl Gloves Twin/Single Sheet Sets
Napkins Twin/Single Blankets
8 oz. Styrofoam Cups Standard Pillows/Pillowcases
Clothing for Men and Women Food
Jeans Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Socks Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers)
Shoes Coffee (Caffeinated, Unflavored)
Underwear Condiments (Salad Dressing, Salt and Pepper Packets, etc.)
Winter Outerwear Food Seasonings (e.g. paprika, garlic, thyme, cumin, chili powder)

Sugar Packets

Snacks for Sack Lunches

Meat Items (e.g. ground beef, roasts, etc.)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Vegetable Oil

Bottled Water
Miscellaneous
Duffel Bags
Backpacks
Re-usable Water Bottles
WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Furniture Mattresses Appliances
Home Decor Electronics Computers

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