How To Help
What to Donate
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Boston Backpack Project! Your generosity helps us provide essential items to those in need, especially individuals facing addiction and homelessness. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Here is our current wish list. This list is updated often so please check back for changes.
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.
CLOTHING:
Men and women’s dark athletic pants
Men and women’s dark solid t-shirts
Men and women’s dark hooded sweatshirts
Men and women’s boxers
Men and women’s thermal underwear
Winter hats/gloves/scarves
Sneakers (especially men’s sizes 10 & up)
TOILETRIES:
Dry shampoo (small)/dental floss
Deodorant/hand lotion
Razors/shaving cream (small)
Lip balm/nail clippers
Men’s combs/women’s hairbrushes
Tissues wet wipes
SNACKS:
Wrapped candy/pop-tarts
High protein soft granola bars/raisins/peanuts
Cheezits/peanut butter crackers/ breath mints
Gatorade /sports drinks
$5.00 McDonald or Dunkin Donut gift cards
Donation Drop-off
Stoneham Drop-off:
Boston Backpack Project
271 Main Street #L02
Mon / Wed / Fri 9AM-11AM
Sat 10AM-3PM
22 Ellen Road
By appt only
Contact Elaine at 781-789-1485
Reading Drop-off:
MItrano Hair Salon
56 General Way
During business hours
Hanover Drop-off:
The John Curtis Free Library
534 Hanover Street
During business hours
Donate
Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Your support enables us to reach more people, create a stronger community network, and honor the memory of loved ones who have struggled with substance use disorder.