Our Spring Clothing Drive has ended!

Still have clothes to donate? You continue to support YWCA when you drop off your gently-used donation items at our partner, Savers Thrift Store!

On an ongoing basis, YWCA is unable to accept donations of all clothing - only certain items/sizes along with the list of specific new and gently-used household, cleaning, and hygiene items below. YWCA’s Needs List is updated weekly. Donations are not accepted at other YWCA locations.

Looking to donate new or used items to YWCA?

Check out our needs list below for items we are currently accepting.

YWCA is only able to accept donations of items on our needs list!

Through this approach, our team is able to focus on the mission of providing safety, support, and hope to families while receiving critical financial support from Savers for the items the community donates there.

Items listed below can be dropped off or shipped to:

YWCA Emergency Shelter
3000 S University Drive
Fargo, ND 58103

9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Ring the buzzer upon arrival and staff will assist. Please do not leave donations outside unless asked to do so.

Have items to donate not on the needs list?

Most other used goods not on our needs list can be delivered to our partner:

Have gently-used furniture to donate?

We partner with Furniture Mission to help furnish new apartments and homes for families moving into supportive housing. Call 701-729-1410 or visit https://www.furnituremissionrrv.org/ to learn more about dropping off or coordinating a pick-up for your gently-used furniture.

The needs list below is updated weekly and top needs are shared our social media accounts! Follow @ywcacassclay on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.

Our Spring Clothing Drive has ended!

Still have clothes to donate? You continue to support YWCA when you drop off your gently-used donation items at our partner, Savers Thrift Store!

On an ongoing basis, YWCA is unable to accept donations of all clothing - only certain items/sizes along with the list of specific new and gently-used household, cleaning, and hygiene items below. YWCA’s Needs List is updated weekly. Donations are not accepted at other YWCA locations.

Urgent Needs at YWCA

  • Face wash

  • Twin and full-size sheets

  • Twin-size comforters and beds-in-a-bag

  • Sports bras (2XL-3XL)

New or Gently-Used

Shop your closet or home for the following gently-used items:

  • Hand towels, bath towels, and washcloths

  • Twin- and Full-size sheets

  • Pack-n-play or crib sheets

  • Single or double strollers

  • Baby monitors

  • Kids’ pajamas

  • Women’s pajamas (esp. sizes L-XXL)

  • Women’s black pants & leggings (plus-sizes only)

  • Bras (sizes 34B, 36C, 46DD, 48DD)

  • Tennis shoes and other non-slip shoes (esp. sizes Y1-6 and women’s sizes 7-9)

  • Slippers/house shoes

New and Unopened

Shop our Amazon Wish List, host a drive, or pick up these essentials on your next errand run:

  • Hygiene Items

    • Shampoo & conditioner

    • Face wash

    • Antiperspirant

    • Vaseline/Aquaphor

    • Cocoa oil

    • Hair products (especially natural haircare products)

    • Razors & shaving cream

  • Cleaning & Household Supplies

    • Disinfectant wipes

    • All-purpose cleaner

    • Toilet bowl cleaner

    • Glass cleaner

    • Dish soap

    • Laundry pods

    • Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues)

    • Garbage bags

    • Twin- and Full-size mattress pads

    • Twin- and Full-size zippered mattress protectors

  • Women’s underwear, bras, and sports bras

  • Kids’ socks, shoes, and underwear

  • Pull-ups & diapers

  • Baby wipes

  • Baby formula

  • Bottles & sippy cups

  • Water bottles

  • Non-perishable food items

  • Over-the-counter medications (ibuprofen, Tylenol, NyQuil, DayQuil, allergy medicine, Imodium)

Please drop off or ship donations to YWCA Emergency Shelter, 3000 S. University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Last updated 4/19/2025

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Shopping on Amazon

You can easily donate items from our needs list by shopping online on our Amazon List and shipping directly to YWCA Emergency Shelter!

Host a Drive

From new underwear to laundry soap, things we may take for granted are vitally needed by women escaping domestic violence and poverty…YOU can help!

We rely on the community to help us provide basic needs for those seeking safety and support at YWCA. Organizing a donation drive is a fun and interactive way to make a meaningful impact!

“Thank you, and please know what this means to me. I can’t remember the time I last had six pairs of underwear all at one time.”

— YWCA shelter resident