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Gifts of Shelter & Support for Women & Children

Donation Hours & Guidelines

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tuesday:10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wednesday:10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location & Instructions:

  • Location: 425 S 2nd St Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40202

  • Protocol: Please call our main line (502) 384-0001 or email: empower@uplouisville.org upon arrival so a staff member can assist you with your donation. For large donations, please contact us 24 hours in advance.

Thank you! Your generosity provides immediate comfort and stability to women and children in Louisville fleeing domestic violence or experiencing homelessness.

Up For Women & Children gratefully accepts gifts of new supplies that support our shelter operations and the unique needs of the families we serve. Every item ensures a safe, dignified, and healing environment.

Shop Our Immediate Needs Online! For the fastest and most current way to help, please view our official Wishlist. Items purchased through this list are shipped directly to our shelter.

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Current Shelter Needs

We require that all items be new, unopened, and unexpired to ensure the health and safety of our residents.

  • Full-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash (no bar soap), deodorant, disposable razors, makeup remover, lotion, ethnic hair care products, feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons), lip balm.

  • Diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, 6), baby wipes, non-perishable infant formula (new/unopened), bottles, children’s Tylenol/Motrin, children’s body wash/shampoo, new sippy cups, children's toothbrushes and toothpaste.

  • Individually wrapped snacks (granola bars, crackers, fruit snacks), instant oatmeal, coffee and creamer, hot chocolate packets, individual bottled water and juice boxes, shelf-stable milk (quart or individual size).

  • New bath towels and washcloths (white or light colors preferred), twin XL sheet sets (new only), pillows (new only), cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, bleach, laundry detergent pods), trash bags (13-gallon and 33-gallon).

  • New only: Women's socks (all sizes), women's underwear (all sizes, cotton preferred), children's socks (all sizes), children's pajamas (all ages 2-12).