Host a Supply Drive
Sunrise Supply Drives are crucial to help meet the immediate needs of our unhoused friends by collecting items like clothing, hygiene supplies, and food. It is also one of the best ways to raise awareness about homelessness in our community. By hosting a Sunrise Supply Drive, your business, organization, school, church, or community group will make a direct impact on those we serve.
How to Host a Supply Drive
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Step 1: Get Started
Review our most needed items and select what kind of supply drive you want to host:
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Step 2: Download your Materials
We have created flyers to help you promote your Sunrise Supply Drive! Click below to edit in Canva:
If you would like to request additional materials, email us at communityengagement@sunriseaustin.org.
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Step 3: Spread the Word
Most people want to help, they just need to be asked. Send emails, hand out postcards or flyers, or post on social media to raise awareness about your event. Bring up the supply drive at meetings and group gatherings leading up to the event and ask guests to bring donated items.
Here are a few additional materials to help people understand the mission and impact of Sunrise:
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Step 4: Make it Easy to Donate
Pick a central location for people to drop off their items. For office or school drives, make sure you have collection boxes at several locations. You can also collect items during a holiday party or office gathering. Monetary donations, gift cards, and direct Amazon purchases are also welcome!
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Step 5: Deliver Your Donations to Sunrise
You can drop off your donations Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at 4430 Menchaca Drive, Austin, Texas 78745 or schedule a special time to drop-off by emailing communityengagement@sunriseaustin.org
When purchasing from Amazon, items can be shipped directly to:
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
ATTN: Supply Drive
4430 Menchaca Drive
Austin, Texas 78745