Clothing & safe shoes
Clean, season-appropriate clothing and wearable shoes for children and adults, including coats when temperatures change.
Current needs · Updated July 30, 2026
Kindness, put to work.
Needs change as inventory moves through the community. These are the goods and support that are most useful to Be Kind Birmingham right now.
Needed year-round
Essentials that move quickly.
These items support mobile pop-ups, partner closets, workforce needs and seasonal programs throughout the year.
Hygiene & laundry
New, unopened hygiene products, feminine products, body wipes, deodorant, soap and laundry products.
Workforce essentials
Interview attire, business-casual clothing, scrubs, uniforms, work shoes and work boots.
Household basics
Useful household essentials and cleaning supplies that support families establishing or stabilizing a home.
Before you donate
Quality protects dignity.
We want every person to receive something we would feel good giving to someone we love.
Clothing and shoes should be clean, wearable and free of stains, tears and strong odors.
Underwear, socks, hygiene products and laundry products must be new; liquids and toiletries must be unopened.
Please email before bringing a large or unusual donation. Warehouse visits are by appointment only, and donations should never be left outside.
More ways to help
Goods are only one part of the work.
Financial gifts help with remaining purchases, transportation and operations. Volunteers help sort, prepare, load and welcome neighbors.