Pride Pantry
Our Pride Pantry, located at our Bed-Stuy facility (1360 Fulton Street), offers hygiene and other essential items to members of our community facing homelessness and housing insecurity. Please see below for our list of needs or visit our Amazon Wish List.
Our Needs
Urgent/Most Needed:
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Shampoo, conditioner, cleansing conditioner/co-wash, leave-in conditioner, curl creme, styling gel, oil treatments, hair masks, hair spray, etc. designed for black and/or textured hair
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New/unused underwear and socks
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New/unused cold weather items (gloves, scarves, hats)
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Various make-up products, a gender-affirming necessity for many trans folks. Products for darker skin tones are a priority.
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New/unused chest binders for trans folks
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Face wash, micellar water, face lotion, lip balm, body lotion
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Cotton rounds, balls, and swabs
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Deodorant (always the first to go)
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First aid supplies (antibiotic ointment, aspirin/ibuprofen/acetaminophen, bandaids)
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Facial tissue packs
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Shelf-stable microwaveable meals (e.g. Hormel Compleats, Mac & Cheese, instant ramen, rice pouches, soup, etc.)
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Granola bars, trail mix, snack packs, cereal, etc
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Shelf-stable applesauce/pudding/jello cups
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Other shelf-stable ingredients (dried rice, beans, pasta, etc.) are needed, but not nearly as much as ready-to-eat products
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Phone chargers are always needed, they're a lifeline for many unhoused folks
Always useful, but less urgent at the moment:
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Toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss
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Razors and shaving cream
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Pads, tampons, or (new/unopened) menstrual cups
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Body wash or bar soap
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Hair brush/comb
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Wet wipes
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Hand sanitizer
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New/unused sun protections (sunscreen, sun hats, SPF lip balm, etc.)
For health, capacity, legal, and logistical reasons, we do not accept:
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Used clothing (including binders)
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Used/opened make-up or personal care items
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Furniture and housewares
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Cooked food, food that requires refrigeration, leftovers, etc.
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Prescription medication including HIV meds, testosterone/estrogen, etc.
Before making an in-person donation, please contact us to verify that we can accept your donation and to arrange a drop-off time. If your donation type isn't listed above, please contact us first. Donations should be delivered to our Crown Heights location (1561 Bedford Ave, Lower Ground Floor) during normal hours of operation. We cannot arrange pick-up of your donation.