Donate Food, Clothing, & Goods
Your donation of food, blankets, and other supplies to Portland Rescue Mission gives love and support to men, women, and children looking for a way out of homelessness and addiction.
How can you help?
These are the items we need most. We also take men, women’s and children’s clothing.
These are the items we need most. We also take men, women’s and children’s clothing.
Most needed items
- Bibles (NLT)
- New undergarments
- Jeans
- Twin blankets
- Travel-size toiletries
- Disposable razors
- Deodorant
- Bottled water
- Coffee
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Socks
- Coats, hats, gloves
- Backpacks
- Women’s hygiene products
- Hair products (all ethnicities)
- Toiletries for men and women
Where can I drop off my items?
BURNSIDE SHELTER
111 W. Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97209
503-906-7690
Short-term street parking is usually available by the front door. The shelter is open 24/7, but the lobby may be closed for cleaning from 6:00–6:45 a.m. and 5:00–5:45 p.m.
SHEPHERD'S DOOR
13207 NE Halsey St,
Portland, OR 97230
503-906-7650
We are open for donations of men, women, and children’s clothing and toiletries at Shepherd’s Door on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:15–3:45p.m.
Start an Item Drive
Are you looking for a way to engage your neighborhood, business, or church? Item Drives meet real needs in support of the Portland Rescue Mission.
Contact PRM's Advancement Team to walk through the following steps:
- Target a program’s particular needs- Shelter, Transitional, Recovery, and Children's Center programs
- Receive a specific list of needed NEW donations that don’t typically come through our regular donation channels.
- Start your Item Drive with your community, collecting much needed donations!
- Drop-off your donations at the site that they are serving. (Note: If donations are more than a large vehicle worth, a pickup may be scheduled.)
Contact us for help
Shop Our Amazon Wishlists
Your generosity meets real and immediate needs every day. By purchasing items directly from our Amazon Wishlists, you help provide essential supplies for men, women, and children working to rebuild their lives. Each list reflects the specific needs of our programs, from hygiene items and clothing to tools for education, recovery, and everyday comfort. Every purchase makes a tangible difference.
Urgent Needs
Support our highest-priority needs across all programs, from basic hygiene supplies to seasonal essentials that help our guests stay safe and comfortable.
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The Harbor
Provide men in our New Life Ministry with items that support their recovery journey, daily routines, and vocational training.
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Shepherd's Door
Help women in our long-term recovery program by supplying personal care items, household goods, and resources that encourage growth and healing.
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Children's Center
Give children at Shepherd’s Door a nurturing start with educational materials, toys, clothing, and comfort items that support stability and joy.
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Shop to Give
Everyday shopping can become an act of compassion. Whether you’re picking up groceries, ordering online, or sending a thoughtful gift, your purchases can help provide meals, shelter, and hope to neighbors in need. It’s an easy way to make a meaningful impact just by doing what you already do.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Did you know that you can use your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to support Portland Rescue Mission? You get to keep ALL the benefits of your Reward Points while your shopping helps provide for our vulnerable neighbors.
Signing up is Easy!
1. Create a digital account at www.FredMeyer.com.
2. In the footer click "Fred Meyer Community Rewards" under the Community column.
3. Type in "Portland Rescue Mission" and click ENROLL!
Stocks and Property
Donating stocks, real estate, or other appreciated assets is a powerful way to support Portland Rescue Mission while receiving potential tax benefits. Your gift helps restore the lives of men, women, and children in need by providing meals, shelter, and long-term recovery care. To learn how to make a stock or property donation, contact us for guidance.
Learn more about how to give via Stocks or Property
Stocks
Donating stock directly to Portland Rescue Mission can provide up to 50% more funds than if you were to donate the proceeds of your stock sale. This is the most effective way to ensure that the full value of your gift goes towards the provision of care and services.
It’s simple to donate stock!
Ask your broker for an electronic transfer of the mutual fund or stock shares you wish to donate. Let your broker know that the shares will be transferred to:
PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION
Contact Dallas Lange at [email protected] and ask for the Mission Account Number and DTC and provide those to your broker.
Please provide your contact information, the date of the transfer, the name of the stock, and the number of shares you have donated. This will enable Portland Rescue Mission to track the transaction and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt for your gift.
Property
Portland Rescue Mission will gladly accept your gift of real estate, personal property, or assets. Please contact Dallas Lange at [email protected].
Give with Cryptocurrency
Support life transformation in a modern way by donating cryptocurrency. Your digital gift helps fund essential programs and services that restore hope and dignity. We are now accepting donations via cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency Donation FAQs
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency, also known as Virtual Currency or “Crypto,” is a digital asset designed to function as an alternative to sovereign fiat currency (US Dollars, for example) whereby transactions between two parties are verified through a public, distributed ledger, also known as a blockchain. Most people think of Bitcoin and/or Ethereum when they hear the word “Crypto,” and while Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and most widely followed, there are a number of cryptocurrencies currently available.
What is the Engiven platform?
The Engiven platform is a third-party vendor-provided donation software technology that enables nonprofits to safely and securely receive cryptocurrency donations and then convert those donations into usable fiat currency such as US dollars. Learn more about Engiven here: https://engiven.com.
Is it legal for Portland Rescue Mission to accept donations of cryptocurrency?
Yes. It is lawful for a nonprofit to accept a donation in the form of a cryptocurrency. On March 2014, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that Bitcoin is treated as property for tax purposes (IRS Notice 2014-21).
How are cryptocurrency donations treated for federal tax purposes?
For U.S. tax purposes, transactions using virtual currency must be reported in U.S. dollars. Therefore, taxpayers will be required to determine the fair market value of virtual currency in U.S. dollars as of the date of donation. If a virtual currency is listed on an exchange and the exchange rate is established by market supply and demand, the fair market value of the virtual currency is determined by converting the virtual currency into U.S. dollars (or into another real currency which in turn can be converted into U.S. dollars) at the exchange rate, in a reasonable manner that is consistently applied. Donors who give cryptocurrency donations to Portland Rescue Mission will receive an electronic donation receipt (through the Engiven donation platform) in US dollars with comprehensive details about each transaction.
Is the process of giving cryptocurrency safe and secure?
As with any form of electronic payment or transaction, there are risks, however, our vendor Engiven has created certain safeguards they believe are needed to ensure that the transaction is secure. With the transfer of cryptocurrency from donor to nonprofit, Engiven believes the transaction can actually be more secure than many other forms of payment, provided certain protocols are followed:
1) By using the Engiven platform, both the nonprofit and the donor are required to undergo a simple but effective Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening which provides a high level of background security to ensure both parties are properly screened.
2) As with any cryptocurrency transaction when transferring your tokens to the Portland Rescue Mission wallet to make a donation, do not expose or share your wallet’s private keys at any time.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Dallas Lange at [email protected].
