HumbleCall to confirm
HAAM Food Pantry (Humble Area Assistance Ministries)
- canned beans, fruit, meat, vegetables
- cereal
- dry beans
- macaroni and cheese
- pasta and tomato sauce
- peanut butter
- soups
Not accepted: opened or expired food
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🧴 Where to donate hotel toiletries and hygiene items in Texas
Unused hotel toiletries and other hygiene items are welcome at many shelters, food pantries and hygiene banks. Items like soap, toothpaste and deodorant are always needed and rarely donated.
Before you go
- Only give unused items. Even slightly used toiletries usually can't be accepted.
- Bag liquids in sealed bags so they don't leak.
- Local shelters and food pantries often take toiletries even when they don't list them.
- Toothbrushes, deodorant, razors and pads or tampons are among the most requested items.
42 places in Texas take hotel toiletries and hygiene items.
Houston & Harris County 2
Houston
Star of Hope Mission - Donation and Distribution Center
- clean clothing for men, women, children
- winter coats
- shoes
- new socks and undergarments
- new hygiene items
- diapers and baby wipes
- towels, sheets, twin blankets
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses; large appliances; expired food or medicine; opened hygiene products; bikes
Sugar Land, Rosenberg & Bay City 2
RichmondCall to confirm
Fort Bend Women's Center / ThriftWise Richmond
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
- toiletries
- diapers
FulshearCall to confirm
Family Hope Fulshear
- furniture
- mattresses
- sofas and dressers
- quilts
- kitchenware
- hygiene kits
Conroe, The Woodlands & Huntsville 2
Conroe
Montgomery County Women's Center - Business Office (shelter donations)
- full-size toiletries
- toilet paper and paper towels
- women's clothing and pajamas
- baby monitors, umbrella strollers and portable cribs
- AAA batteries
- storage bins and zip bags
- household items in good condition
Not accepted: damaged items
The WoodlandsCall to confirm
Hands of Justice
- hygiene products
- backpacks
Pearland, Angleton & Brazoria County 1
PearlandCall to confirm
Christian Helping Hands
- coffee, sugar, ramen, cereal
- canned vegetables and fruit
- toiletries (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant)
- toilet paper
- frozen turkeys at Thanksgiving
Galveston & Bay Area 1
Texas CityCall to confirm
Galveston County Food Bank
- nonperishable food
- personal hygiene items
- cleaning supplies
Beaumont, Port Arthur & Golden Triangle 2
Beaumont
Anayat House
- individual-serving snacks and breakfast items
- juice and bottled water
- toilet paper
- dish soap
- dishwasher and laundry detergent
- stamps
OrangeCall to confirm
The Salvation Army of Orange County Food Pantry
- shelf-stable milk, cereal and oatmeal
- pasta, rice and beans
- canned meat and fish
- canned fruit, soups and peanut butter
- baby food
- unopened hygiene items, diapers, wipes and toilet paper
Not accepted: expired food; yard eggs; homemade items; baby formula
Lufkin, Nacogdoches & Deep East Texas 1
Lufkin
Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter (Lufkin Animal Services)
- dog and cat food (wet and dry), puppy and kitten food
- cat litter
- dog treats and pet toys
- new collars and leashes
- cleaning supplies (wipes, bleach, multi-purpose cleaner, hand soap)
- paper towels, sponges, newspaper
- 13- and 55-gallon trash bags
Texarkana, Paris & Mount Pleasant 1
Texarkana
Randy Sams Outreach Shelter
- holiday meal items
- cold-weather clothing
- hygiene items
Dallas & Dallas County 2
Dallas
Austin Street Center
- new underwear
- blankets
- bottled water
- jeans
- men's belts
- shower shoes
- travel-size toiletries
Not accepted: children's items; furniture; household goods
Carrollton
Metrocrest Services
- groceries and pantry staples
- hygiene items
- cleaning supplies
- household items (at Metrocrest Resale)
Plano, McKinney & Collin County 1
Allen
All Community Outreach (ACO) Food Pantry and Cares Center
- canned and boxed food
- holiday food items
- laundry detergent
- paper towels and toilet paper
- toiletries
- cleaning supplies
- diapers size 6 and up and wipes
Denton & Denton County 2
LewisvilleCall to confirm
Christian Community Action (CCA)
- pantry staples
- hygiene items
- collection drives for the food pantry
Corinth
Denton County Friends of the Family - Outreach Office
- new or unused hygiene items
- diapers
- feminine care products
- new bras, underwear and socks
Rockwall, Greenville & Kaufman 3
Greenville
Called to Serve Outreach Ministries
- food
- diapers and wipes
- baby formula
- pull-ups
- hygiene products
- cleaning supplies
Rockwall
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center
- Nutro dog and puppy food
- cat food (Kirkland, Wellness, Purina Beyond, IAMS)
- bleach, Pine-Sol, Fabuloso, laundry detergent, dish soap, trash bags, Clorox wipes
- towels, blankets, pet beds
- litter pans, cat litter, toys and treats
Forney
Forney Food Pantry
- non-perishable food (bin by the front door)
- toiletries
- diapers
- pet food
- perishables such as turkeys and meat - call first
Not accepted: clothing (on hold as of Nov 2025)
El Paso & Far West Texas 2
El Paso
Opportunity Center for the Homeless
- food staples and canned goods
- gently used clothing and shoes
- paper goods
- toiletries
- furniture and appliances by arrangement
El Paso
Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home
- new or gently worn clothing and shoes
- toiletries
- nonperishable food and baby formula
- toys and games
- furniture, cribs and car seats
- linens and household goods
- school supplies
Not accepted: unpackaged socks or underwear; broken appliances; stuffed animals; sleeping bags
Lubbock & South Plains 3
Lubbock
The Salvation Army Lubbock Corps
- clothing
- hygiene items
- cleaning supplies
- some household items
Lubbock
Open Door Lubbock Community Center
- household and kitchen items
- bedding and linens
- cleaning supplies
- hygiene items
Lubbock
Children's Home of Lubbock
- children's clothing
- toys
- hygiene items
Austin & Travis County 1
AustinCall to confirm
Caritas of Austin
- snack packs
- hygiene packs
- winter care kits
- gift cards
Round Rock, Georgetown & Williamson County 4
Georgetown
Helping Hands of Georgetown
- nonperishable food
- clothing
- toiletries
Hutto
Hutto Resource Center
- nonperishable food
- hygiene items
Round Rock
Hope Alliance - Round Rock
- towels
- full-size hygiene items
- clothing
- gift cards
Georgetown
Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center
- new stuffed animals
- blankets
- toiletries
- clothing
- individually wrapped snacks
San Marcos, Bastrop & Lockhart 2
San Marcos
Southside Community Center
- unused hygiene products
- nonperishable food
- individually wrapped snacks
Bastrop
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
- nonperishable food (canned soup, chili, meat, vegetables)
- peanut butter and jelly in plastic jars
- pasta sauce and crackers
- hygiene items
Texas Hill Country 1
FredericksburgCall to confirm
The Grace Center of Fredericksburg
- toiletries
- cleaning supplies
- towels and bedding
- new socks and underwear
- seasonal clothing
- first aid kits
- batteries
San Antonio & Bexar County 3
San Antonio
Haven for Hope - in-kind donations
- mens, womens and childrens clothing
- new underwear and socks
- work shoes and boots
- cold-weather jackets, hats, gloves
- kitchenware
- new twin or full sheets and pillows
- new bath towels
Not accepted: couches, bed frames, mattresses, box springs; refrigerators and large appliances; perishable food; used hygiene items
San Antonio
City of San Antonio Animal Care Services
- dog and cat food
- wire dog crates and pet carriers
- cat beds
- pet treats and toys
- collars, leashes, harnesses
- towels, sheets and blankets
- paper towels and newspapers
Not accepted: pillows; foam of any type; cat stands; household items; dirty litter pans; human clothing
San Antonio
Family Violence Prevention Services - Donation Center
- formula, wipes, bottles, diapers sizes 4-7, pull-ups
- new underwear, socks, pajamas
- womens and plus-size clothing
- toiletries and towels
- new or gently used sheets, new pillows, blankets
- kitchen goods and cleaning supplies
- canned goods, cereal, kids snacks
Not accepted: used mattresses, pillows or upholstered furniture; most other clothing; box or big-screen TVs; broken or incomplete items
New Braunfels, Seguin & Floresville 1
Seguin
Christian Cupboard
- non-perishable food
- toiletries
- personal hygiene products
Waco & Heart of Texas 3
Waco
Caritas of Waco
- hygiene products
- reusable grocery bags and totes
- food - call to confirm
- goods for its Hidden Treasures thrift shop - call to confirm
Waco
Meals on Wheels Waco
- canned food
- dry dog and cat food
- cat litter
- adult diapers
- hygiene items
- fans
- heaters
Waco
Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas
- clear backpacks
- shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant
- feminine products
- diapers and wipes
- cleaning supplies
Killeen, Temple & Central Texas 1
TempleCall to confirm
Feed My Sheep
- food
- hygiene items
Bryan, College Station & Brazos Valley 1
Bryan
Doug Weedon Shelter for Hope (Twin City Mission)
- toiletries
- clothing
- household items
National and mail-in programs
These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
Nationwide
Amenity Aid
- How: Mail to Amenity Aid, 33 Plan Way, Building 3B, Warwick, RI 02886, or drop off at the Warwick office.
- Rules: Seal liquids in sealed bags before mailing. Tax ID 46-2347536; describes itself as a hygiene bank (501(c)(3) status not stated on the page).
- New hygiene products of any size (full, travel or sample)
- Soap/body wash, razors, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pads, tampons
- Hotel amenities and airline amenity kits
Not accepted: Used toiletries (even slightly); Leaking or damaged bottles