Need Help? If you are in need of emergency shelter, please call 765-456-3838 for availability.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to support the Mission and help the individuals and families we serve throughout North Central Indiana, from donating to or shopping at our thrift stores to remembering us in your prayers. However you’re able to help, we thank God for you!
Three of the most effective ways to help our neighbors in need are to volunteer at the Mission, take part in our special events, and support the Mission financially.
Interested in becoming a Partner in Hope?
Our Partners in Hope truly believe in the work we're doing at the Kokomo Rescue Mission, and they demonstrate their support by giving monthly. Click the buttons below for more information and to sign up to be a Partner in Hope!
Give Items
When you donate clean, gently used items to the Kokomo Rescue Mission’s Care & Share Store, you’re helping to change lives for good! Proceeds from your donation helps to house the homeless, feed the hungry, and clothe the needy. Thank you for caring for your neighbor! The Donations Center Warehouse is located at 314 W. Mulberry St., in the Care & Share Store parking lot.
Donations Center Warehouse Hours
Drop off:
Monday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pick-up:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please see our donation guide for a full list of items we accept.
Schedule a Donation Pick-Up
You can schedule* a donation pick-up of your items by calling (765) 456-3838. Pick-ups are scheduled on weekday afternoons. Truck drivers will contact you with a more specific window of time to expect their arrival.
When scheduling your donation, please let us know if you have a day/time preference. Please also indicate the items to be picked-up. We only do curbside/garage pick-up.
*PLEASE NOTE: We are usually two-weeks out (or more) for scheduling donation pick-ups, so please call many weeks ahead if you need items picked up a certain day.
*PLEASE NOTE: All donations are accepted at drivers' discretion.
If you would like to receive a receipt for tax purposes, please print and complete the Estimated Valuation Guide. If you would like to keep a copy, please print two and our driver will sign them at the time of pick-up.
Don’t forget to get your receipt signed when you make your donation. We will not be able to validate donations by signing forms sent in later!
*If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you may be entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your Kokomo Rescue Mission donations. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a taxpayer can deduct the fair market value of clothing, household goods, used furniture, shoes, books and so forth. Fair market value is the price a willing buyer would pay for them. Value usually depends on the condition of the item. By law, a charity cannot tell you what your donated items are worth. We have provided the estimated valuation form to help you determine the value of your items.
Give Essentials
Your generous donations of food, cleaning & hygiene products, and other household items saves money that we can then devote to our other life-changing ministries. We’re very grateful to the individuals, families, churches, businesses, and others that choose to support our work in this way.
We accept donations of food, cleaning and hygiene products, and other household items at our main building at the times indicated.
When you arrive, please ring the doorbell located on the left of the door and someone will be out to assist you. To ensure that we will be able to accept the items you wish to donate, please view the current list of needed items below.
Please make sure that all food donations are not expired; we will not be able to accept them. If you have something that isn’t on this list but think we might be able to use it, or have any other questions about donations, give us a call. We’ll let you know!
Essentials Drop-Off Hours and Location
Monday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
321 W. Mulberry, Kokomo, IN 46901
View the Full List of Items We Accept
Canned Food
- canned fruit (preferably 106 oz. #10 size can)
- beef stew
- broth & sauces
- canned vegetables
- canned beans (all varieties)
- canned chicken
- canned tuna
- chili & soups
- cream soups
- pasta sauce
Perishable Items
- bread
- milk
- butter
- cheese
- bagged lettuce and salads
- fresh fruit/vegetables
Other Food
- vinegar
- coffee
- instant mashed potatoes
- pancake mix – ‘just add water’
- dry pasta
- peanut butter
- salad dressing
- seasonings
Cleaning Supplies
- paper towels
- toilet paper
- facial tissue
- bleach
- laundry detergent (powder & liquid)
- all-purpose cleaner
- toilet bowl cleaner
- antibacterial hand soap & refills
- Lysol
Personal Hygiene
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- men’s deodorant
- feminine hygiene (tampons)
- feminine hygiene wash
- denture glue/cleaner
Personal Items
- underwear – men & women
- socks – men & women
- women’s undergarments – bras & sports bras
- wash clothes
- towels
- Pillow Cases
- Pillow Protectors (bed bug proof)
Other items
- batteries: AA, AAA, C & D, 9 Volt
- first aid supplies
- spiral notebooks
- folders
Assets, Charitable Fund, & Legacy Giving
What will your legacy be?
We will all leave a legacy, something that will be valued and treasured by the next generation. Our legacy will reflect on those things we’ve learned over the course of our lives. It’s our personal story; our accomplishments, beliefs, actions, and guidance given over the years. Consider how your legacy can live on by making a financial gift to the Kokomo Rescue Mission. Your gift will help to provide years of support for “the least of these.” To learn more about the impact your legacy can make, click here to read some of our Resident Stories.
Do you have a will or revocable living trust? Have you included the Kokomo Rescue Mission in your estate plan? Your gift provides you with an extraordinary opportunity t