URGENT: Thank You + Help Us Continue to BEAT the COLD
Thanks to YOUR generosity, our unsheltered neighbors have warm clothing to face the cold! The community showed up BIG with winter gear donations. Now, as temperatures continue to drop across the valley, we’re pivoting to other critical needs that help our neighbors BEAT the COLD every day:
Priority Items We Go Through Quickly:
- Drinks: Bottled Water, Sports Drinks, Single-Serve Instant Coffee
- Food: Cup of Noodles, Oatmeal, Granola/Snack Bars, Beef Jerky, Fruit Cups (single-serve non-perishables)
- Bike Safety: Bike Locks + Bike Lights
- Winter Essentials: Hand Warmers (HotHands), Sleeping Bags
Donations can be dropped off at 503 S. Americana Blvd, Boise during business hours or can be shipped directly to our team using our Amazon wishlist.
Why this matters: While our community’s generosity has provided warm clothing, our unhoused neighbors still face daily survival challenges. Access to hydration, nutrition, and safe transportation is critical during winter months when resources are stretched thin.
Your impact: In 2025 alone, our outreach team has made 3,336 connections with unsheltered neighbors. Every donation goes directly into the hands of someone who needs it—nothing sits on a shelf.
“The items we receive are immediately and consistently utilized by those who need them most,” said CATCH Outreach Team Lead Connor O’Hora.
Context
We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our community through donations. Your generosity helps us make a significant impact in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness and families recently housed through CATCH.
To ensure that we can use these donations most effectively, we kindly ask that you consider our specific needs. While we appreciate all contributions, certain items may not be as helpful in supporting our clients. For your convenience, we’ve curated a list of our most urgently needed items for our unhoused and newly housed neighbors. This webpage is regularly updated so that we can ensure we are providing information most related to our current needs. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
OUTREACH ITEMS
“These needed items are crucial engagement tools that help us build trust through genuine and consistent engagement.” – Connor O’Hora, Outreach Team Lead
Our outreach team actively searches Ada County for those struggling to connect to housing and vital resources. After making 3,336 connections in 2025, we know which supplies make the biggest difference. By distributing essential items through our outreach van, bikes, and community spaces like libraries, we ensure these supplies reach our unhoused neighbors where they are.
Amazon Wishlist for our Outreach team
Our most urgently needed items:
- Single-serve non-perishable food (Cup of Noodles, Oatmeal, Granola Bars, Beef Jerky, Fruit Cups)
- Bottled Water and Sports Drinks
- Single-serve Instant Coffee
- Bike Locks and Bike Lights
- Hand Warmers (HotHands brand preferred)
- Sleeping Bags
Additional items always needed:
- Warm socks (when supplies run low)
- Flashlights
- Reusable water bottles
I have items from this list that I’d like to donate, what should I do next?
If you have not donated via our Amazon Wishlist and have items to personally donate, please bring them to: 503 S. Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 between 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.
I have more questions:
Our team is hard at work connecting with our unhoused neighbors and are therefore limited in our capacity to respond to additional requests.
Should you have additional questions that are not answered on this page, you can reach out to: Connor O’Hora connor@catchprogram.org
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
“When we house a family experiencing homelessness, the apartments are bare and they tend to have very little, including the basics. These household items help turn our client’s new rental space into homes.” – Jeremy, Director of Housing Services
We assist families experiencing homelessness, many of whom are fleeing domestic violence. Each of these experiences typically leave a family with little to no belongings. While some families have items for their new home, others are starting from scratch. Starting over can be very expensive and difficult to manage on their own. CATCH’s case managers work closely with each newly housed family to identify their unique needs. We are committed to assisting every family while being mindful of our resources to serve as many people as possible. Our goal is to meet families where they are and provide the support needed to transform their house into a home.
Amazon Wishlist for newly housed families
Our most urgently needed items:
- Sheets (Full & Twin)
- Dish Sets
- Cleaning Products
Additional items needed:
- Towels
- Silverware
- Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
I don’t see the item(s) I’m looking for, what should I do next?
If you have other household items to donate that are not on this list, please contact Saint Vincent De Paul or Deseret Industries
I have items from this list that I’d like to donate, what should I do next?
If you choose not to donate via our Amazon Wishlist and have items to personally donate, please bring them to: 1750 W. Front St., Suite#100, Boise, ID 83702 between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday.
I have more questions:
Our team is hard at work helping our newly housed neighbors transform their new rentals into a home and are therefore limited in our capacity to respond to requests outside of the items listed.
Should you have additional questions that are not answered on this page, you can reach out to:
Jeremy Blades