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 Walmart Wishlist.
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.
CLOTHING
Men’s & women’s dark athletic pants
Men’s & women’s solid dark t-shirts
Men’s & women’s dark hooded sweatshirts
Men’s & women’s boxers
Sneakers (especially men’s sizes 10 & up)
TOILETRIES & MISCELLANEOUS
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
Fleece blankets (50×60 in)
Yoga mats
SNACKS
Wrapped candy
Pop-Tarts
High protein soft granola bars
Raisins / Peanuts
Cheez-Its / Peanut butter crackers
Breath mints
Gatorade / sports drinks
GIFT CARDS & DONATIONS
$5 & $10 McDonald’s gift cards
Online donations: givebutter.com/BBP
Donation Drop-off
Stoneham Drop-off:
Boston Backpack Project
271 Main Street #L02
Mon–Fri: 9:00–11:30 AM
Sat & Sun: by appointment
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:
John Curtis Free Library (lobby)
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.