Donate Items to Help Keep Our Unhoused Neighbors Safe from Summer Heat 

With warmer weather here, the needs of our unhoused neighbors change. The City is continuing its partnership with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and asking the community to donate items our unhoused neighbors need during these warmer months. Donated items will be distributed through City programs and services, such as the Safe Parking Program and the Housing Resource Center. Items will also be shared with BACS to ensure they get to those who need them as quickly as possible.

An updated Homeless Services Needs List is available for those interested in donating items. The items most needed are the following:

• Sunscreen
• Bottled water
• T-shirts
• Light pants
• Tents

All clothing items should be in adult sizes from small to XXXL. Drop-off locations and hours are listed on the Homeless Services Needs List. No appointment is necessary.

If you have questions, please contact Paula Manczuk-Hannay in the City’s Human Services Department at 510-574-2088 or by email.

Every donation, no matter how small, can help ensure that our neighbors have the essential items they need to stay safe during the warm weather. If you have already donated items or plan to do so, thank you for your support and for giving back!

For other ways you can help, including making a monetary donation online, please visit the City's How to Help webpage.