These Are the Items Homeless Shelters Need Most This Year

On any given day there are 600,000 people experiencing homelessness in America, and about one-quarter of them are teenagers or children. Ready to Do Something for local young people in need? Here is a list of items homeless shelters could likely use, and a list of things they probably won't accept.

(Still feeling unsure about what's ok to donate? Call your local shelter and ask! They'll be glad to hear from you.)

Here are some daily essentials most shelters really need:

These are items you should avoid donating:

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