Host a Community Donation Drive

Community donation drives keep Project Lemonade stocked with our most needed items.

We are on a mission to provide youth with clothing that fills their basic needs, and inspires self-esteem. When businesses, schools, places of worship and organizations host collection drives it raises vitally important items and spreads the word about supporting foster youth.

How do I host a donation drive?

We’re here to help you get started in planning a donation drive, large or small! Identify the group you’d like to host a donation drive with. Think about the timing of the drive, and how you will spread the word. Then, contact us to get started.

What items are most needed?

  • Style: On trend clothing for youth/teens.

  • Sizes: Ages 5 & up (sizes 4T through adult/teen Plus sizes).

  • Clothing Items: NEW coats, denim, tops, pants, athletic wear, shorts, sweatshirts.

  • Shoes: NEW in all sizes (Toddler size 13 and up).

  • Accessories: NEW backpacks, wallets, sports hats, winter hats, gloves, makeup or jewelry.

  • Stuffed animals: NEW or LIKE NEW.

  • Socks, underwear, bras: NEW ONLY

  • Books: NEW and GENTLY USED books relevant to youth and young adults ages 5-24.

  • Get Started

    If you would like to host a collection drive at your school, workplace or with your community group get in touch with Estefania Rivera at estefania@projectlemonadepdx.org.

Donation Drive FAQs

Can’t find answers to your questions? We’re here to help. Contact Estefania Rivera at estefania@projectlemonadepdx.org.

  • Anyone! We’re here to help you get started in planning a donation drive, large or small! Get in touch with Gail Anderson at gail@projectlemonadepdx.org to get started.

  • We recommend using social media, flyers, and community bulletin boards. We can give you some social media templates and flyers so you can spread the word!

    We will also promote your drive on our Instagram stories and/or other social media accounts.

    Be sure to tag us when you are sharing a story at @projectlemonadepdx 

  • Choose a central location that people can easily access. Make sure it's visible and convenient for drop-offs.

    We can provide collection bins upon request. Email us to request a bin.

  • Sort donations by type and condition to ensure everything is in good shape.

    Consider creating a simple inventory list to track what you’ve received.

  • Donations will be received, sorted, and organized by our team.

    Items collected will be available in our store, your donation will go directly to our foster youth community.

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