Little Tokyo Service Center | LTSC Homeless Services In-Kind Donations
 

LTSC Homeless Services In-Kind Donations

DONATE AND VOLUNTEER

to support unhoused residents of Little Tokyo and DTLA!

We have been moved with the outpour of support for our clients and team. If you’d like to donate, please schedule dropoff with Josh Hoffman (Director of Homeless Services) at jhoffman@LTSC.orgcreate new email or 323-892-1321.

LTSC Homeless Services Amazon Wishlist

You can purchase items directly on Amazon to send to our team!

Visit this link to view our Homeless Services team’s Amazon Wishlist, which they update based on their clients’ needs. When you purchase an item through this Wishlist, it will be sent directly to them, no hassle or coordination required!

Hygiene Item Donations

What we need:

  • Ziplocks (gallon-size) – slider top
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Deodorant/antiperspirant
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Body wipes (pack of wipes preferred)
  • Vaseline
  • Condoms
  • Nail clippers
  • Chapstick
  • Lotion (cocoa butter preferred)
  • Fentanyl test strips

Nice to have:

  • Duct tape
  • Disposable razor
  • Hair brush
  • Fentanyl test strips
  • Menstrual pads
  • Hair ties/scrunchies
  • Rinse Free Shampoo and Body Bath
  • Vanity kit: cotton pads, cotton swabs, nail file
  • Hair pick (instead of comb)
  • Ibuprofen (individual packs)
  • Hand warmers – in winter
  • Utensil kits
  • Sunscreen

Food Donations

What we need:

  • Canned Goods: fruit, beans, tuna, chicken, soup, etc. (with a pop tab, no can opener needed)
  • Dry Goods: microwaveable rice, oatmeal, cereal, nuts, jerky, pasta, etc.
  • Shelf Stable Condiments: peanut butter, olive oil, seasonings, honey, etc. (no single-serve packets please)
  • Click hereopens PDF file to view our full list of preferred items.

Want to host your own food drive with your community organization?

Technology Donations

What we need:

  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Smart TVs

Donation Guidelines:

  • Please SCRUB all information and files from devices, or provide the device password
  • Log out of all accounts (don’t forget apps on Smart TVs!)
  • Provide chargers and accessories if available
  • No cracked screens or damaged devices – minor cosmetic damage is fine
  • No desktop computers, laptops only
  • Please contact Josh Hoffman at jhoffman@LTSC.orgcreate new email to schedule dropoff.

New Clothing Item Donations

What we need (new clothing only):

  • New socks – high need!
  • New underwear – high need!
  • New bras
  • Backpacks/bags
  • Coats/jackets
  • Sweaters
  • Shirts (SS and LS)
  • Shorts
  • Pants
  • Shoes – all sizes
  • Hats
  • Mittens/gloves
  • Scarves
  • Blankets
  • Tarps

If you’d like to donate, please schedule dropoff with Josh Hoffman (Director of Homeless Services) at jhoffman@LTSC.orgcreate new email or 323-892-1321.

Volunteer with Us

Hygiene Care Kit Assembly

Get a group together in your workplace or with friends and help us assemble hygiene care kits! Contact outreach@LTSC.orgcreate new email to learn more.

These kits allow folks to take care of their most basic needs and preserve their dignity, self-care, and self-preservation on the street. Having access to hygiene items helps people to feel safe and cared for, and supports both physical and mental health. When people feel like they have the means to take care of themselves, they’re much more likely to work with a case manager, pursue housing options, explore employment opportunities, etc. They are also essential for building relationships with folks on the street in Little Tokyo. When we can provide someone with a hygiene kit, it allows us to start the initial connection, so they can open up to the idea of receiving case management and ongoing support.

Cafe Dulce Pastry Give Back Program:

We’re currently seeking volunteers for our Pastry Give Back Program! An essential part of building relationships with our unhoused neighbors in Little Tokyo, the program provides our Homeless Services outreach team with delicious pastries from Cafe Dulce to make contact with potential clients. We need volunteers who are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 8:45-9:30PM who can commit to one day a week for 4-6 weeks. Interested in volunteering? Contact our team at outreach@LTSC.orgcreate new email.

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