Donations needed for arriving migrants
The City of Denver is accepting donations for migrants arriving in the area. There are various items needed to support those who continue to arrive in the Denver metro area.
Additional Information from the City of Denver:
As of 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5:
- Number of Migrants that Arrived Overnight: 75
- Total Number of Migrants Served by the City since Dec. 9: approximately 3770
- Number of Migrants Sheltered in City Emergency Shelters: 841
- Number of Migrants Sheltered in Partner Emergency Shelters: 822
"This is a positive step from President Biden. I'm hopeful these additional resources and enforcement actions will help alleviate the pressures this influx of migrants is putting on Denver and cities across the country. The Administration's offer of funding support and coordination, particularly around sheltering and assistance, is especially critical. I also echo the President's call for Congress to take meaningful action on comprehensive immigration reform. That is the most long term solution to a pressing humanitarian crisis," said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock in regards to President Biden's border enforcement actions announcement.
During the month of January, we are only accepting PHYSICAL donations ONLY.
- We can only accept physical item donations during designated times.
- Please ONLY provide items listed below as highest need.
- Personal hygiene items donated must be UNOPENED and NOT EXPIRED.
- Donation needs and drop-off locations/hours are updated frequently.
- Please do not drop off or offer donations, including food, at shelter sites.
West Side Donation Site
The new donation site at 1011 S. Federal Blvd. is accepting donations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of January. Drop-off times at this location are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12-5 p.m. (IMPORTANT NOTE: This donation site is not the well-known Little Saigon restaurant; it is the Little Saigon Community Donation Site in a vacant building off Federal. Additionally, the Iglesias Ciudad de Dios donation site has closed and is no longer accepting donations).
Volunteers needed: The new donation site at 1011 S. Federal needs volunteers to help sort donations. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 10 a.m. and concluding around 6 p.m. Every hour helps—just show up if you are able to help!
Temple Emanuel Donation Site
Our original donation site located at Temple Emanuel is still accepting donations on Mondays from 5-8 p.m.
Where to Drop Off Donations:
Temple Emanuel
51 Grape St.
Denver, CO 80220
Directions
Enter the parking lot on Grape St. and 1st Ave. at the north entrance. Enter under the portico from the north side. Volunteers will be waiting to help you unload your donations. Once you have dropped off your donations, please continue to exit through the south side of the parking lot.
Items needed - updated 1/6/2023:
Please only bring items that are listed below. Storage space is limited and we will update this list with additional needs when they arise.
- New or very gently used men's winter clothes (Small and Medium only)
- New socks, underwear/boxers, jackets, hats, gloves, and sweatpants (hot item)
- Backpacks and/or medium size duffel bags (definitely highest demand item)
- Large and XL men's belts
- Men's shoes and work boots size 7-10
- Shower sandals
