HOW TO DONATE

We ask that all items are clean, in working condition, new/gently used, and free of any strong odors, human/animal hair, dirt, mold, and debris. 

To drop off supplies:

— Wanted Items —

Drop off items outside the Art Equals Studio doors, located on the second floor, during the Hellman Creative Center’s regular business hours, or send Charlotte an email (charlotte@art-equals.org) with a description of:

  1. What you would like to donate

  2. Potential dates and times when you want to drop it off 

The Hellman Creative Center is open Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5 PM.

For any large, speciality items or equipment, please send Charlotte an email inquiry.

— Current Needs —

Very much needed:

Sewing Supplies: Seam rippers (big and small), sewing scissors, needle books, needles, straight pins, needle threaders, thread (black/white and bright colors), hem tape, fray check, measuring tape, erasable pens, safety pins, quilter's clips, elastic (¼ and 1”), variety pack zippers, hooks & eyes, magnetic wands, fusible Interfacing 

Need:

  • Large cereal boxes (empty)

  • Shoelaces

  • Sparkly ribbons 

  • Bulky, super bulky, and/or textured yarn

  • Wooden dowels 

  • Denim jeans 

  • Medium-weight wire 

  • Pipe cleaners 

  • Buttons 

  • Large beads 

  • Spinning wheels

General Artist Supplies: Paper tape, tape (duct tape, masking tape, painters tape, double-sided, scotch, etc.), glue (any form), tacky glue, mod podge, scissors, pencils, sharpies, color pens, palettes, brushes, colored pencils, crayons, markers, marker sets, acrylic markers, illustrator markers, brush pens, glitter, chalk pastels, oil pastels, water soluble oil pastels, watercolors, watercolor pencils, tubes, washable paint, acrylic paint, air dry clay, colored clay, clay tools, blending stubs, charcoal, erasers, graphite, pens, pen & ink supplies

Craft Supplies: Buttons, beads, mosaic tiles, puzzle pieces, sanding sheets, weaving tools, thread, book binding materials, cord, wire, ribbon, rulers, cutting mats, hot glue guns, clips, junk journal items, washi tape, stickers, ink pads and stamps, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, straws, wooden craft sticks/popsicle sticks, miscellaneous buttons and bows, sequins, wooden dowels, wooden skewers, plastic/wooden/metal rings, feathers, marbles, game pieces, chalk, wine corks, string, twine, game pieces, small toys/toy parts, wikki stixs, keys

Jewelry Supplies: Beads, jewelry and craft wire, jewelry-making tools, findings, old costume jewelry

Paper products and supplies: Magazines, books, dictionaries, blank journals, printer paper, construction paper, decorative paper, origami paper, cardboard tubes, art paper (all types), sketch pads, cardstock, vellum, tissue paper, greeting cards and envelopes, postcards, maps, poster board, scrapbooking paper, matte board, foam, playing cards, paper punch, newspaper, wallpaper & wallpaper samples, mailing stamps, collage cut-outs, contact paper, coloring books and pages

— Items We Do Not Accept —

Bed sheets/linens, pillows, comforters, Broken glass or china, Carpet, Computers and parts, Curtains, Electronics, Used cards with writing inside, Wine bottles, Packing foam/peanuts/air packs, Egg cartons, Food-related crafts: cake/muffin decorating, candy making, etc., House paint, plastic food containers/take-out containers, Prescription medication bottles, Spray paint, Binders, Calculators, CD cases or sleeves, Photo albums and photo album sheets, Styrofoam, Poly-Fil, Tablecloths, Toilet paper + paper towel tubes, Varnishes.

— Temporary Pauses —

(we have too much for now!)

  • Scraps or shreds of material 

  • Yarn that is worsted, DK, or smaller 

  • Stationary Supplies 

Sewing Supplies: Working sewing machines, fabric shears, high-quality thread and all-purpose thread, hand needles, machine needles, pins, pincushions, measuring tape, seam rippers, irons, rotary cutters, mats, fabric markers, fabric chalk, bobbins, thread snips, pinking shears, tracing wheel, fabric glue, safety pins, small scissors, thimbles, sewing patterns

Fabric and Textile: Yarn, felt (manufactured and homemade), brads, tape, ribbons, wool, fabric (any size), buttons, crochet hooks, circular knitting needles, cross stitch fabric, embroidery floss & hoops, fabric yardage, fabric dyes + paint, knitting needles, looms, needles, needlepoint materials, patches, punch needles, velcro, zippers

Office Supplies: Ink cartridges, print sleeves, calendars and planners, chipboard, cork boards, binder clips, bubble mailers, display easels, index cards, paper clips, post-its, thumb tacks, clipboards, file folders, staplers, staples, staple removers, hole punchers, tape dispensers, envelopes, labels, tags, organizers, note pads

Containers: Upcycled containers (yogurt, baby food, applesauce jars, cottage cheese, etc.), art tackle boxes, baskets, glass jars, gift boxes, pencil cases, storage containers, cookie tins

Other: Clothing that is clean, natural-based materials in light colors 

Updated April 2026

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