Day Shelter open daily 10 AM–7 PM · 909 North Loop 288, Denton, TX (940) 566-1308 · Weather shelter updates: text UPDATE to (940) 340-3253
Our Daily BreadDenton, Texas

Donate goods & food

See what our guests need right now and where to bring it.

Our Daily Bread always has a high need for in-kind donations to ensure high quality services for our guests. Our Amazon Wishlist is linked from our current needs page, and you can also bring items in or host a drive.

Drop-off: 909 North Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209. Weekdays 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (call ahead for weekends). Needs list last checked November 13, 2026; needs change often.

Current needs

Hygiene

  • travel-size body wash
  • travel-size shampoo
  • travel-size conditioner
  • travel-size deodorant
  • travel-size toothpaste
  • hand soap
  • bar soap
  • toothbrushes
  • cough drops
  • chapstick
  • Tylenol/ibuprofen
  • Tums
  • triple antibiotic ointment
  • aspirin
  • razors
  • tissues
  • toilet paper
  • bath towels
  • hair ties

Clothing

  • new men's underwear (New only; used underwear not accepted)
  • new women's underwear (New only; used underwear not accepted)
  • bras (new or gently used) (New or gently used)
  • new socks (New only; used socks not accepted)
  • men's pants/shorts and shirts
  • women's pants/shorts and shirts

Shelter

  • standard pillowcases (new or gently used)
  • twin sheets (new or gently used)

Kitchen

  • condiment cups
  • aluminum foil
  • plastic wrap
  • napkins
  • vinyl gloves
  • sugar
  • dish soap

Cleaning

  • laundry detergent
  • rubber gloves
  • multipurpose cleaner
  • floor cleaner
  • glass cleaner
  • tri-fold paper towels
  • trash bags
  • enMotion paper towel refills

Pet

  • wet cat food
  • dry cat food
  • wet dog food
  • dry dog food
  • cat litter

Household

  • small furniture items (Inquire first; large furniture is not accepted)
  • toasters
  • coffee pots
  • pots and pans
  • dinner sets

Food

  • seasonings (salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, paprika)
  • cooking oil (any kind)
  • salad dressing
  • coffee creamer

Items we cannot accept

Not acceptedConsider instead
Laundry softenerLaundry detergent
Children's clothingAdult clothing from the needs list
Baby food or formulaContact ODB for other family resources
Used underwearNew underwear
Stuffed animalsHygiene items
Formal wearEveryday pants, shorts, shirts
Out-of-season clothingCurrent-season everyday clothing
Used water bottlesHygiene items
Used pillowsNew or gently used pillowcases
Used socksNew socks
FurnitureSmall kitchen appliances or household items (inquire first)

Large furniture is not accepted. For small furniture items, please ask first.

Food donations

The items above are the foods we currently list. The website gives no other food donation guidelines, so please call before bringing perishable, prepared or other food.

Host a donation drive

Schools, churches, workplaces and neighborhoods are welcome. Contact us to plan one.

Questions

What are the drop-off hours?

909 North Loop 288. Our current needs list says weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Our contact information also lists daily 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Weekdays 9 to 3 is the safe window; please call (940) 566-1308 before bringing items on a weekend.

Can I donate food?

We list seasonings, cooking oil of any kind, salad dressing and coffee creamer. For anything else, please call before bringing it.

Can I host a donation drive?

Yes. Contact us at (940) 566-1308 or info@ourdailybreaddenton.org.

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