Welcome to our traffic light shopping guide! Below is a list of our staple items, which is updated (at least) monthly.
Do you have items that you’d like to donate? Please visit our Donate page to find the best way to get them to us.
If you’re not in the Austin area or prefer to order your donation online, please visit our Amazon Wish List. If you click Filter & Sort, then Priority, the list will match the traffic light guide: High Priority = Green Light, Medium Priority = Yellow Light, and Low Priority = Red Light.
Your donation is tax-deductible! We are a 501(c)(3) organization.
For a complete list of everything we do and don’t accept, please see our Donate page.
After the February 24th, 2019, giveaway, we will not accept clothing (t-shirts, jeans, shorts, etc.). We will continue to accept accessories that can can be placed on our giveaway line, such as socks, underwear, bras, shoes, belts, hats, etc. If you’re not sure whether to donate a certain item, please email donations@austinhumanistsatwork.org.
Last updated: Sunday, February 17, 2019
Next giveaway: Sunday, February 24, 2019
Green Light (we really need these items!):
*Dental floss/floss picks/mouthwash
*Insect repellent
*Nail clippers
*Men’s underwear
*First aid kits
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Heat packs
Emergency blankets
Toothbrush covers
Combs & brushes
Men’s socks
Women’s underwear
Body wipes
Conditioner
Notepads
Light & super plus tampons
*means that we are completely out of these items!
Warmth Drive Items: In addition to the items listed above, please consider donating the following items to the ATXHAW 2018-2019 Warmth Drive. We’ve included these items under the green light because they are constantly in demand throughout the winter.
Warm clothing: sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, thermals, jackets, heavy coats, insulated pants
Warm accessories: heavy socks, gloves, scarves/neck wraps, hats
Misc.: sleeping bags, blankets, ponchos, umbrellas, tents
Yellow Light (we probably have enough of these items, but a few more wouldn’t hurt):
Deodorant
Women’s socks
Pens
Condoms
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
All other feminine hygiene items (all pads, regular & super tampons, pantiliners)
Red Light (we don’t need any more of these items right now):
Soap & body wash
Lotion
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Razors
Hair elastics
Cotton balls & q-tips
Toilet paper
Shampoo