Donate to Hope on the Block

Here you can find information on donating to Hope on the Block!

Make a monetary donation

If you prefer to do your own shopping, here are some of the things we stock in our pantries and supply at our Friday meal:

  • Non-perishable food items

  • Fruit or vegetables that have not been cut, sliced, diced or otherwise processed

  • Plastic bottled drinks or reusable water bottles

  • Winter hats/gloves/scarves

  • Hand warmers

  • Toilet paper

  • Toothbrushes/toothpaste

  • Shampoo/conditioner

  • Body wash/soap/lotion

  • Deodorant

  • Menstrual health products

  • Diapers/wipes

  • Tissue packages

  • First aid bandages

  • Chapstick

  • Combs/brushes/hair ties

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug spray

  • Backpacks that are in decent shape (Fond du Lac pantry only)

  • Dog/cat food (please clearly label!)

Please do not donate:

  • Foods that require temperature control (leftovers, dairy products, opened containers, etc)

  • Fruit or vegetables that have been cut, sliced, diced or in any way processed by anyone

  • Expired and/or unmarked food items

  • Over the counter or RX medications

  • Clothing donations (please direct clothing donations to a local thrift store)

  • Alcohol

Small supplies donations can be dropped off at:

  • Advocap 19 W. 1st St Monday-Thursday from 9-3. Please go to the north side of the building, enter thru the white gate off the alleyway, ring the bottom doorbell and someone will assist you.

  • The Cathedral of St. Paul’s 51 W Division St Fridays 3:30-5:30.

If you have a larger donation, would like to arrange a pickup for your donation, wish to shop somewhere other than Amazon and have it shipped to us, or if you would like a receipt for your donation please email us at hopeontheblockfdl@gmail.com

Your contributions can make a meaningful impact within the community. Thank you for your understanding and support!