Donating Money
DONATING MONEY
Donations are a critical part of what we do and we are very grateful for your generosity. We encourage you to consider the impact you can make with your gifts.
Monetary gifts can be sent to the following address:
Room at the Inn COMO
P.O. Box 272
Columbia, MO 65205
We can accept supply donations at the shelter 1509 Ashley anytime after 5pm.
We already have plenty of blankets and pillows.
We can only accept the following items:
Gift Cards
- Walmart Gift Cards (any denomination)
Operational Supplies
- Latex sterile gloves
- Nitrol sterile gloves
- Sandwich-size plastic bags
- Plastic storage bags—gallon
- Plastic storage bags—quart
- Trash bags-30 gallon
- Trash bags-55 to 60 gallon
- Lysol spray
- Glade Plug-in refills
- Facial tissue (Kleenex)
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Supplies
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Toilet Bowl brushes
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Bathroom/Kitchen spray cleaner
- Disinfectant floor cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Dishwashing liquid
- Comet
- First Aid Supplies
- Band-Aids (all sizes)
- Gauze pads
- Antibiotic ointment or cream
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Antiseptic wipes
- Bandage tape
- Peroxide
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Epsom Salts
- Over-the-Counter Medications (Generics are fine)
- Tylenol (generic)
- Ibuprofen (generic)
- Aspirin
- Imodium
- Pepto-Bismol
- Benadryl or other allergy medication
- Cough lozenges
- Nyquil
- Melatonin
- Artificial tears
- Chap stick
- Carmex
- Antacid tablets
- Hemorrhoid cream/ointment
- Monistat
Food Service Items
- Paper plates
- Paper bowls (no Styrofoam)
- Plastic forks
- Plastic spoons
- Napkins
- Coffee cups
- Beverage cups
Guest Comfort Supplies
Nicotine Patches
Hand Warmers
Ear plugs
Hand Lotion
Hair Combs
Deodorant
Foot Powder
Nail Clippers
Emery Boards (non-metal)
Toothbrushes
Hotel-size toiletry items
Feminine Products
Headphones (small, inexpensive)
Jersey knit gloves
Warm, water-repellant winter gloves
Warm hats
Thermal underwear
T-shirts
Men’s and women’s underwear
Heavy-duty winter socks
Sweatpants (large sixes)
Sweatshirts (large sizes)
Food Supplies
Coffee, ground/regular & decaf
Coffee creamer
Sugar packets
Non-sugar sweeteners
Powdered drink mixes
Peanut Butter
Jelly, grape & strawberry
Dry breakfast cereal
Instant Oatmeal packs
Ramen noodles packs (no cups)
Soft, sliced sandwich bread- 10 loaves are needed each day!
Chips
Cookies
Fruit cups: applesauce, mandarin oranges, etc.
Hot sauce
Condiment packets: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Eggs
Lunch Meat (4-5 lbs. daily)
Milk (minimum 2 gallons daily)
Juice boxes (for lunches)
Bottled water
Cheese slices
Bananas (or other soft fruit)
Guest Needs
Sleeping bags, gently used or new
Tarps (8 x 10)
Large backpack or rolling duffel bags (new or gently used)
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We are located at the (former) VFW Hall 1509 Ashley.
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