Holiday Charitable Drives 2019

  • December 3, 2019
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Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Check out this list of charitable drives and organizations and get to it!

Candy Cane Corner, 2234 S. Highland Dr., SLC. A holiday store that provides a dignified and empowering opportunity for low-income families and individuals who are participating in programs at The Road Home and Volunteers of America, Utah to select new holiday gifts for their families. All items must be new and unwrapped. Donation Hours: 10a-7p, Monday through Sunday. Need ideas? Try these lists:

Crossroads Urban Center food pantry is the busiest in Utah. Each year, it distributes tens of thousands of pounds of food donated by groups and individuals. They depend on your generosity to meet the high demand for emergency food. Any nonperishable foods or small amounts of perishable foods can always be used. Call 801-364-7765 to find out what is most needed. The Food Pantry at 347 S. 400 E., SLC, is open Monday-Friday from 9a-5p. 

Crossroads Urban Center Thrift Store, 1385 W. Indiana Ave., SLC, thrives thanks to generous donations from the public. Before donating, please ensure all items are clean and in working order, used clothing has no rips/stains, and underwear is new. Phone: 801-359-8837. Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday, 10a-6p; Saturday, 10a-5p. ​

Fourth Street Clinic partners with RightGift to streamline its in-kind donation needs. Click here to see what items are needed to provide homeless Utahns resources toward good health, housing, and stability.

Patagonia, 2292 S. Highland Dr., SLC, is accepting new and gently used coats this month. Drop off a coat and get a discount on an in-store purchase. The store is also offering Saturday fix-it clinics if you need help repairing a coat you'd like to keep wearing. If it's a Patagonia coat and they can't fix it, they'll send it to a company repair shop free of charge. 

Presto Print is collecting canned goods, boxed goods and warm clothes for its 1st Annual Holiday Charity Drive. Click here for more details, including pickup options.

S&S Presents: Rex Andersen Foundation Homeless Drive, 12/18, 7:00 p.m. at Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 E., SLC, featuring Version Two, Jeff Dillon - JDxRevival, My New Mistress, and Shecock & The Rock Princess. A benefit for the homeless neighbors in the greater SLC/Davis county areas. Organizers are collecting the following items as donations, to be given out on Christmas Eve: clothing (coats, jackets, socks, pants, etc.); blankets; food (canned or non-perishable items); and homecare needs (diapers, tampons, etc.). To everyone who brings a donation to the show, you will gain FREE ADMITTANCE to the show. The cover charge will be $5 otherwise, and 100% of money made by the show will go toward the charity drive itself.

The INN Between provides death with dignity and support through illness to those who are homeless. Click here for TIB's wishlist with items ranging from food and household items to clothing, transportation and office needs.

The Other Side Academy Angel Tree. There are still a few names left on the tree. Make a TOSA student's wishlist come true. Email Tiffany at angeltree@theothersideacademy.com for details. The Other Side Academy is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit organization where criminals, homeless, and substance abusers can change their lives, free of charge.

The Road Home is open every day of the year to accept donations at the following locations:

  • South Salt Lake Men's Resource Center, 3380 S. 1000 W., South Salt Lake City. Monday-Sunday, 8a-7p. Open year round, all holidays & weekends to accept donations.
  • Midvale Family Center, 529 W. 7300 S. (9th Avenue), Midvale. Monday-Sunday, 8a-7p. Directions to Midvale Center, which is now open year-round.  
  • Questions: Call 801-819-7293. They do not have the staff or means to pick up donations. 

TURN Community Services Annual Labor of Love Holiday Giving Program, which has provided holiday gifts for individuals with disabilities since 1972. Online donations are accepted at https://www.mightycause.com/story/Laboroflove. Donations benefit adults and children who need simple everyday necessities. Many of these individuals are currently on a waiting list for much-needed services and have little or no family support. These individuals and families live far below the poverty line. Labor of Love provides assistance for people during the holidays and helps not only with basic needs but also offers community support and caring. People are eligible for Labor of Love if they have a significant disability, they are low income and need assistance, or cannot afford necessities such as clothing, winter wear, shoes or household items.

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