445 West Cedar Street, Akron, OH, USA

330-649-2525

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FOOD DONATIONS

We accept all food donations. We appreciate any food that you donate and will pass it on to our Friends in Tents or to people that call or visit with emergency needs. 


We have a community room that we allow our friends to visit everyday that we are open. We call it KSOP Cafe (Keep Smiling on Purpose) We serve a hot/cold meal each day we are open. 


We like foods that are easy to open and eat right away for our friends in tents.

PAPER PRODUCTS

We need donations on a regular basis of things like- 

*plastic silverware 

*12 oz or 16 oz Styrofoam or plastic bowls and lids 

*Individual sanitizer wipes for hands 

*Napkins

*ziplock bags 

*plastic shopping bags

CLOTHING DONATIONS

We accept clothing donations as needed. We DO NOT accept any dress clothing or children's clothing at this time.  We accept in season clothing only. We do not have storage space to hold items until the seasons change. 

 We DO accept ALL Sizes in Men's and Women's 

*Jeans

*Hoodies

*Shoes/Boots

*Coats/Jackets - In season 

*T-shirts

*Shorts - In season

*Socks (used and new)

*Undergarments (only new) or used in great condition 

*Glasses 

TOILETRIES

We accept all new hygiene item donations. We are looking for items for both men and woman. We need items like:

*Toothpaste/Toothbrushes

*Deodorant 

*Lotions

*ChapSticks

*Shaving Cream

*Band Aids

*Bars of Soap/ Shower Gel

*Shampoo/Conditioner

*Mouthwash

*Combs/Brushes

*Laundry Soap

*Towels/Washclothes

*Baby Wipes

*Razors

*Sunscreen

*Clippers

*Maxi pads/Tampons

PET FOOD AND ACCESSORIES -

We are partnered with Feeding Pets of the Homeless and serve as a drop off location. We accept the following donations. 


*Dog food dry or can 

*Cat food dry or can 

*Rabbit food dry 

*Guinea Pig dry 

*Bird food dry 

*Leashes 

*Clothing 

*Cash donations can go to Fulton Animal Hospital on our behalf for Emergency pet care services. 


Fulton Animal Hospital is located at:

812 Cherry St E Canal Fulton Oh 44614

330-854-2666



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