Urgent Needs

Colder weather is right around the corner. Please help us prepare to serve the 100+ men and women seeking shelter each night.

This list of our most urgent needs is updated monthly. To view items on our Amazon wish list click here.

+ Female underwear and bras
+ Toothbrushes (not toothpaste)
+ Shower gel, body wash, or soap
+ Shampoo
+ Liquid hand soap
+ Men’s jeans (sizes 30-36)
+ Bottled water or other drinks
+ Individually packaged snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.)
+ Gallon-sized plastic bags (Ziploc or similar)
+ Travel-sized deodorant and sunscreen
+ Rain ponchos
+ Towels

Donations can be mailed or dropped off to 814 N Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801. Please look for the driveway with a white “donation” sign on Kentucky Ave. and turn in; someone will help you unload your vehicle.

Due to storage limitations, we are unable to accept:

  • Furniture
  • Electronics
  • Open food products and leftovers
  • Expired food

Please contact
assist@talbothouse.net for more information.

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Our donation ramp is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Kentucky Avenue.