Donating Items

So many families come to Shelter with the bare minimum - a few important papers and a garbage bag of clothes for the children. Because of your support, we are able to provide for the families when they arrive and as they leave the Shelter to set up a new life.

Shelter Needs

Our rule of thumb is anything you use at home, we use 10 times as much of!

Generally, on an ongoing basis CVAN always needs:

• paper products, especially paper towels
• cleaning supplies
• personal care items
• basic medicines
• linens
• household items
• food - we always need pantry items, but if you have prepared food, please call (704.788.1108). We probably can use it.

Specifically, at this time, CVAN needs the following items:

• gift cards (discount and grocery stores)
• paper towels
• toilet paper
• trash bags - 13 gallon kitchen size and 30 gallon black
• Zip lock bags - gallon and quart size
• clorox wipes
• Scrubbing Bubbles
• Spic-n-Span/ Mr. Clean
• laundry detergent
• dishwasher soap
• diapers - sizes 4
• sippy cups
• new blankets
• bath and hand towels
• umbrellas
• baking/cookie sheets
• casserole dishes
• new vacuum cleaner
• new booster seats - with straps, for kitchen chairs
• food - cereal, canned fruit, vegetable oil, sugar, canned tuna and chicken, sauces (BBQ, alfredo, spaghetti)

Holiday Giving

We appreciate gifts for women and children during the holidays!

To find out how to help – give us a call at 704-788-1108 to talk more about our Holiday Program.

Donating Thrift Store Items

Clean out your attic, basement & closets!

CVAN needs:

All Clothes - men, women & children

Household/Housewares - such as kitchen, seasonal, decorations, small appliances, knick-knacks

Accessories - such as shoes, jewelry, purses, belts

Books, DVD's, CD's

Linens

Can't take - TV's, large appliances, mattresses, cribs, car seats, computers, building materials & magazines. At this time, we also can't take Furniture; toys; medical supplies; large baby items such as changing table, stroller; or hangers. If you aren't sure about a donation - give us a call. Thanks!

Where to Donate Your Items

We don't have the capacity to pick up items and rely on donors to drop off at our Thrift Store. Visit our Thrift Store Page.

• CVAN's Cool Used Stuff - Thrift Store
  
  543 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 - in front of K-Mart.
  704.721.9020
  
  Store and Drop Off Hours: Tues - Fri 10am to 6pm and Sat 10am to 5pm.