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Give the things that help someone start over.

Interview clothes, a bag of groceries, a bus pass or a bed can be the difference between a hard week and a turning point. Here’s what we need most, what we can accept, and how to get it to us.

Most needed right now

This month's top needs

  • Men’s work boots, sizes 9–12
  • Bus passes / gas cards
  • Twin sheets and blankets
  • Hygiene kits: soap, deodorant, razors, toothbrushes
  • Canned proteins and peanut butter

Updated October 2026. 

What we accept

New or gently used, clean and working. If you wouldn’t hand it to a friend, we probably can’t use it either.

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Clothing & work wear

  • Interview outfits, work boots, scrubs, uniforms
  • Coats, hoodies, jeans, socks and new underwear
  • Backpacks and lunch bags

Please, no: stained or torn items, single shoes, formalwear

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Hygiene & household

  • Soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, toothbrushes
  • Towels, sheets (twin/full), blankets, pillows
  • Pots, pans, dishes, small appliances

Please, no: opened toiletries, used pillows or mattresses

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Food pantry

  • Canned meats, beans, soups, pasta and rice
  • Peanut butter, cereal, shelf-stable milk
  • Baby formula and diapers

Please, no: expired, opened or homemade food

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Furniture & housing

  • Beds and frames, dressers, tables and chairs
  • Lamps, microwaves, mini-fridges
  • Cleaning supplies and starter kits

Please, no:  broken items — please call first

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Vehicles & transportation

  • Running cars, vans or bicycles
  • Bus passes and gas cards
  • Car seats (unexpired, never in a crash)

Please, no: vehicles needing major repair without prior discussion

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Gift cards

  • Grocery
  •  Pharmacy 
  • Big-box stores
  • Gas stations
  • Phone top-up cards
How to drop off

Bring it by

Address: [Street address]
North Chesterfield, VA 23237

Drop-off hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Ask for: anyone on our team — everyone can help you.

Large items or vehicles: please call first or send the form first so we can make room. We aren’t able to offer pickups at the moment.

Can’t drop off? Contact our office for instructions. 

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Our online wish list

Can’t make it to us? Buy exactly what we need and have it shipped straight to the Foundation. Items on the list are the ones we’re lowest on, so nothing goes to waste.

On the list right now

  • Men’s work boots — $50
  • Hygiene kit bundle — $20
  • Twin sheet set — $20
  • Bus pass / gas card — $25

How it works

1

Tell us what's coming

Send the short form below (or call). It helps us plan space and match items to people who need them.

2

Drop off (or ship)

Bring items during drop-off hours, or ship them to the same address. We can’t collect items right now, so please don’t leave anything outside.

3

Get your receipt

We’ll give you a donation receipt for your records. Keys of Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3), tax ID 42-4474526.

Tell us what you're bringing

Takes a minute. We’ll confirm details and say thank you.

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