Throughout January, community members are invited to share in the spirit of service by donating new or gently used winter goods to the MLK Community Donation Drive. Donated items will help support our unhoused neighbors and be delivered to community partners supporting unhoused and displaced residents.

Residents can donate:

New or gently used

• Hats

• Gloves

• Neck warmers

• Blankets

• Sleeping bags

• Sweatshirts

• Sweatpants

New, Unopened, Unexpired

• Hand warmers

• NEW Wool or thermal socks 

• NEW Bras/sports bras

• NEW Underwear (larger sizes)

• Toothbrushes and Toothpaste (travel size)

• Shampoo and Conditioner (travel size)

• Deodorant sticks

• Feminine hygiene products

• Soap

• Baby wipes (normal size)

• Microwavable noodles

• Soup/pasta cups

• Microwavable oatmeal

• Microwavable Mac n’ Cheese

• Crackers/chips

• Meat sticks

• Mini cereal boxes

Labeled collection boxes are set up around the City. Locations in Union Square include:

• Somerville Police Headquarters Lobby (220 Washington Street)

• Somerville Fire Department Union Square Station (255 Somerville Avenue)

More info and donation locations: somervillema.gov/rsj