Gifts of Goods or Services
In-Kind Donations
Donating goods or services is a great way to support Matthew 25’s programs. Details about the kinds of donations we accept are below. If you’re interested in donating something not listed, please send us an email or call 319-362-2214 to see if it’s something we can use.
Tools
Tools donated to our Tool Library will be loaned out in the community, used in our Transform Week home repair program, or sold with the proceeds used to support the Tool Library. All power tools need to be in working order, and all battery-powered tools need to come with their batteries and charger. It is much appreciated if any tools donated are first cleaned up.
Please drop off tool donations at the Tool Library (located off the alley behind Matthew 25’s building at 201 3rd Ave SW) during normal Tool Library hours. At this time, we do not have the resources to pick up donations.
If you would like to help stock the Tool Library with new tools, we’re currently in need of:
- DEWALT 20V MAX Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Compact Stud and Joist Drill (DCD444B)
- DEWALT 20V MAX XR 7-1/4″ Cordless Circular Saw Kit XR POWERPACK with Battery and Charger Included (DCS590WW1)
- DEWALT 20V MAX Jig Saw, Cordless (DCS331M1)
- DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Circular Saw Kit, 4-1/2-Inch (DCS571P1)
Gardening Supplies
Our Urban Farm would benefit from donations of any of the following items. Please contact us to coordinate drop off or order online and have the items shipped directly to us (Attn: Urban Farm).
- Garden tools – hori horis, pruning shears, kitchen shears, weeding tools, and hoes
- Garden gloves (new)
- Garden hoses (new or used in good condition)
- Hose cart or organizer
- Certified organic fertilizers or pesticides (must have OMRI seal printed on packaging, partial bags okay)
- Bagged compost, organic germination/seed-starting mix, vermiculite or perlite (partial bags okay)
- Compost activators, bokashi bran
- Raw wool pellets (<1 lb.)
- Unexpired seeds
- Perennial edible plants (ex. berries or fruit trees; hardy to zone 5a)
- Gift cards for local plant nurseries
Food Education
Students in our education programs learn about food preparation and creating value-added products from produce harvested from the farm. Any of the following items would be helpful. Drop off your donations at the Matthew 25 office (201 3rd Ave SW) during regular reception desk hours, or order from our Amazon list and have the items shipped directly to us.
- Child-safe knives
- Cutting boards
- Food mills
Fresh Produce
Our grocery store has a free produce section from which anyone can take to help stretch their grocery budget. If you have fresh fruit or vegetables from your garden beyond what you can use, donate your excess to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store to be given away to those in need. Drop off your donation at the Corner Store (604 Ellis Blvd) during regular open hours.
Food Preparation and Service
Our Groundswell Cafe and Cultivate Hope Corner Store would appreciate donations of any of the following items. Please contact us to coordinate drop off or order online and have the items shipped directly to us.
- Digital kitchen scale
- Pantry organizer bins for our Free Produce Corner (various sizes, not taller than 7 inches)
- Soup chafer
- Insulated travel bag for delivering catering orders
- Food safe, air-tight storage containers for bulk ingredients
- Air-tight, transparent storage containers for paper goods (all sizes welcome, larger is appreciated)
- Can organizer rack
- Tabletop microwave (new) for customers to use at our grocery store
- Specialty coffee grinder for use with an espresso machine
- Chest freezer (5 cubic feet or larger)
- New cafe chairs (40)
Office Supplies
Donating office supplies helps make more money available for our direct service programs. Drop off your donations at the Matthew 25 office (201 3rd Ave SW) during regular reception desk hours, or order from our Amazon list and have the items shipped directly to us.
- Jumbo liquid chalk markers
- Paper cutter
- Sharpies
- Highlighters
- Plastic sign holders
- 8.5×11 brochure holders
- Office desks
- Office chairs
- Standing desk converters
Misc.
Other items that would be great to have include the following:
- “Welcome home” doormats for people who rent homes from Matthew 25
- Two speakers for live music at the urban farm or other locations
- Microphones for our event space
- Tripod/stabilizer or compact wireless microphones for our communications team to create videos about our programs
Professional Services
Matthew 25 does many home repair and renovation projects throughout the year and we’re always looking for contractors who would like to donate their time and/or materials. We particularly need specialty trades, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing.
Photographers, videographers, and other communications professionals who are willing to donate their services are also extremely helpful for us.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can donate your professional services, please send us an email or call 319-362-2214.
Vehicles
Matthew 25 uses a variety of vehicles to support our programs. If you have a vehicle that runs and is in good condition that you would like to donate, please send us an email or call 319-362-2214.
Other Items
If you have furniture or other items that Matthew 25 does not accept, consider bringing them to Stuff Etc Quality Consignment on Blairs Ferry Road and ask to have them go under Matthew 25’s name. We will receive a portion of the funds from the sale of your items! Items are subject to Stuff Etc’s usual restrictions.
