How can I donate?
First of all, THANK YOU! Your donation, no matter how big or small, makes so much possible for those in need in our community, and we are GRATEFUL!
Check out our instructions below to donate in-person, online, and through popular platforms such as paypal, venmo, and Amazon. You can also find guidelines for donating food, in-season clothing, and gently-used household items. However you want to give, you are MAKING A DIFFERENCE right here in our local community.
Donation Hours and Accepted Items
Tuesday-Friday: 10-11am & 1-2pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
NO BLACK GARBAGE BAGS PLEASE - they are hard for to sort and many people put items we are not accepting in those bags that we cannot see through. Bring donations in tall kitchen bags, clear bags, or boxes/tubs - our volunteer sorters thank you! :)
We CANNOT accept donations left outside while closed. It is a safety hazard, and keeping our door and parking lot organized and accessible is a way we respect the families visiting our pantry!
We are currently accepting:
- Unexpired food - non-perishables and fresh produce
- Household items & small counter appliances
- Diapers & baby wipes - size 4, 5 & 6 especially needed!
- Cleaning supplies and hygiene items - new and unopened
- Financial donations to keep our mission running!
- New and gently used spring/summer clothing at this time. We cannot accept out of season clothing.
- School supplies - we are especially in need of backpacks for teen girls, wide-ruled looseleaf paper, 3-subject notebooks, and index cards.
- Toddler clothing - we accept baby and toddler clothing all year round. We especially need boys size 3T, 4T & 5T.
We currently cannot accept:
- ANYTHING when we are closed. This helps us to keep everything organized and keeps our parking lot safe during our distributions and closed hours. Please do not leave donations outside unattended.
- Full house clean outs of any type
- Black garbage bags full of clothing or items because they are very difficult for us to sort and process.
- Out of season clothing - we do not have room to store it
- Furniture (but you can contact us for our Furniture Placement Program to be paired with a family in need - email photos and dimensions of furniture/mattresses to be donated to admin@hhrm.org)
- Books - The only books we can ever accept are children's books in very limited quantities. We cannot take text books, novels, encyclopedias, or any sort of library clean out.
Become a Monthly Mission Partner!
Join us in committing to our community! Monthly Mission Partners (MMP's) are the backbone of the Mission’s financial support, and we couldn’t do our work without them. Knowing that we have stable, predictable incoming donations allows us to keep our doors open, stay focused on the community, and make plans for the future. They keep our lights and heat on, our building insurance paid, and our staff in the building--the long and short of it is you keep us here so that there will always be a place for people in need to go, and we are so grateful.
It's very easy to set up your recurring donation to HHRM online.
$20 on the 20th
Every 20th of the month, we have a donation campaign day for $20 donations! $20 might not seem like much, but here at the Mission, a little goes a LONG way! $20 can provide some groceries or non-perishables. $20 can help to provide a week’s supply of baby wipes and diapers for a child in need, hygiene products for families (toilet paper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothbrush/toothpaste) all items not available for purchase with a "benefits" card. It also helps us cover the costs of being open, keeps the fridges and freezers running so we can have fresh food for our clients, helps provide heat and A/C so volunteers can go about their work, and all those invisible costs, like insurance and having the gutters cleaned and the parking lot plowed in the winter, that keep our building functional for everyone in need.
Pantry & Family Meal Fund
The Pantry and Family Meal Fund was created to fight food insecurity during COVID-19 and beyond. $45 can purchase a pantry bag for a family. This fund also helps us to restock our pantry, to buy specific supplies for families in need (such as a baby formula specific to a child’s needs) and provides other essentials that may not be available in our Food Pantry.
As families struggle with inflation, food prices, and rising housing costs, our pantry is our community's safety net. It purchases thousands of dollars of non-perishables in bulk each month. Thanks to the hard work of selfless volunteers, we are able to search for the best possible prices, pick up the orders, and pack pantry bags that serve 1000+ families per month.
Give Financially In Person
- Drop off a check made out to Helping Hand Rescue Mission at our location, 225 Broadway in Huntington Station, NY 11746 during our donation hours (Tues-Fri 10-AM-11AM and 1-4PM, Saturdays 9AM-1PM)
- Mail a check to Helping Hand Rescue Mission P.O. Box 325 in Huntington Station, NY 11746
Amazon Wishlist
Donate the specific items our community is in need of in a couple of clicks! We are shopping for:
- Shelf stable food items
- Baby Formula
- Diapers & Baby Wipes
- Laundry Detergent
- Household cleaning products
- Shampoo, conditioner & soap
- Paper towels
Matching Gifts
WHAT ARE MATCHING GIFTS? Matching gifts are a type of corporate philanthropy in which companies financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. When an employee makes a donation, they’ll request the matching gift from their employer, who then makes their own donation. Companies usually match donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match at a 2:1, 3:1, or even a 4:1 ratio. Check with your company to see if they will match your donation. It's an additional gift to HHRM! What a blessing!
Gifts in Memoriam or Tribute
Honor the memory of a loved one or pay tribute to someone who’s touched your life with a gift to the Helping Hand Rescue Mission. All memorial and tribute gifts will be acknowledged with a receipt and also with a letter to the family of the loved one or to the person or family being honored. All gifts are tax-deductible. Thank you for remembering someone special by giving to Helping Hand Rescue Mission. Your gift is greatly needed and appreciated. (follow the prompt when making donation) or call our office to set up a special donation page with a private link that can be shared with family and friends.
If you choose to have gifts in memoriam or tribute, please contact us by email at admin@hhrm.org. We need your contact information to communicate about gift acknowledgments etc.
Thank you.
Leaving a Legacy of Love and Service
Have you ever considered the lasting impact of your compassion? At Helping Hand Rescue Mission, we believe in the power of community, service, and giving.
By including us in your will, you're making an enduring pledge to support those in need in our Huntington Station community.
Your legacy isn't just about the assets you've accumulated; it's about the lives you've touched. Your bequest ensures that our Food Pantry, Community Closet, and Community Kitchen can continue to serve those who need it most, long into the future.
Leaving a gift in your will to Helping Hand Rescue Mission is a simple, yet powerful way to extend your kindness.
It's more than a donation; it's a testament to your belief in love, service, and the power of community.
To learn more about how to include Helping Hand Rescue Mission in your will, please call
Brian Andrew Tully Esq. of Tully Law, Melville, NY. 631-424-2800, or reach out to us directly.
Your legacy of love and service can make a world of difference.
Seasonal Donation Opportunities
Helping Hand Rescue Mission often starts seasonal or holiday campaigns to meet specific needs in the community. We are so grateful for everyone who donates to provide Easter baskets, candy, backpacks and school supplies, Thanksgiving food, Christmas gifts, and so much more! You can check our Seasonal & Holiday Programs page and our Facebook page for our current giving opportunities!
We’re so excited to partner with you.
