It takes a lot to run the shelter

When a client arrives, they are greeted at check-in and given clean bath towels and any hygiene items they need. Anyone can grab a hot shower – day or night.

Each person is assigned a bed. Our accommodations are simple but provide the essentials for a good night’s sleep. Each bunk is made with freshly laundered sheets, blankets, and pillows.

After check-in, a healthy dinner prepared by the Family Food Center is served in the dining area. Sandwiches and snacks are also provided in the morning.

During the day, our staff and volunteers prepare the shelter for the next night. This means general property maintenance, supplies organization, shelter cleaning and sanitation. Anything that will make things easier for our staff that evening.

We shelter 163 a night, so we go through supplies very quickly around here:

“You don’t know how much you need something like socks until you don’t have enough of them.”

former Flagstaff Shelter Services client

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trash bags per month
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towels per year
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toothbrushes per night
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sets of sheets per year
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bars of soap per night
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blankets per year
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toilet paper rolls per day
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pillows per year

If you think to put us on your shopping list, here are some of the items we always need:

We have open drop-off times between 9am and 3pm, every day of the week or weekend, but we take donations after hours, too. Just drop us a line at hello@flagshelter.org.

Cleaning supplies

  • Bleach
  • Lysol
  • Clorox wipes 
  • Sponges
  • Paper towels 
  • 33 gallon trash bags
  • Dish soap
  • Laundry detergent

Hygiene

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Dental floss
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion 
  • Lip balm
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Bedding & bath

  • Twin waterproof mattress covers with zippers
  • Blankets
  • Sheets (any size)
  • Pillows
  • Bath towels 
  • Hand towels
  • Washcloths

Clothing

  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Scarves

Nutrition

  • Disposable cups, plates, and utensils
  • Healthy snacks (nuts, dried fruit, popcorn, etc)

Utility

  • Extension cords
  • Plungers
  • Toilet brushes
  • Brooms
  • Dustpans
  • Mops
  • Buckets

Medicine

  • Cough medicine
  • Cough drops
  • Ibuprofen
  • Antacids
  • Band-aids

Gently used items

People ask all the time, where can I donate clothes, furniture and used housing supplies in Flagstaff? The answer is always the same: We will gladly accept your gently used items.

Clothing, dish sets, hygiene or other small household items can be dropped off at the shelter anytime between 9:00am and 3:00pm – 7 days a week. Getting rid of an old couch, mattress, dining room furniture or other large item? Best to coordinate large item donations by contacting us at hello@flagshelter.org

Shop and support

You can also support Flagstaff Shelter Services – even when you’re not shopping for us!  Visit Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com) and select us as your nonprofit of choice on your account page.  Doing so will ensure that 0.5 percent of every Amazon purchase you make goes directly to Flagstaff Shelter Services.

Welcome Home packages

It’s really something special to see a client on the day they move into their new home. They are often overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude.

Everyone needs a few basics to get started in their new home. If you would like to donate new or gently used housing supplies for our “welcome home packages” here’s a list of what we like to include:

Kitchen

  • Dishes (set of 8+)
  • Utensils (set of 8+ forks, knives and spoons)
  • Bowls (set of 4)
  • Glasses/Cups (set of 8)
  • Pot (1 med or large stock pot)
  • Pans (3 or 5 quart saute pan)
  • Baking sheets (2)
  • Spatula
  • Ladle
  • Large spoon
  • Measuring cup (1)
  • Paring knife (1)

Bed & Bath

  • Blanket or comforter (1)
  • Sheets (any size)
  • Pillows (2)
  • Robe (large)
  • Bath towels (set of 4)
  • Hand towels (set of 4)
  • Washcloths (set of 4)
  • Shower curtain (1)
  • Shampoo (reg size)
  • Conditioner (reg size)
  • Soap (2 pack)
  • Lotion (reg size)
  • Shaving cream (reg size)
  • Razors (1 pack)
  • Brush or comb (1)

Utility

  • Bleach
  • Lysol
  • Clorox wipes
  • Sponges (set of 2)
  • Paper towels (pack of 6)
  • 33-gallon trash bags (1 pack)
  • Dish soap (regular size)
  • Laundry detergent (regular size)
  • Lightbulbs (set of 6)
  • AA Batteries (1 pack)
  • C Batteries (1 pack)
  • Flashlight (1)

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