Wishlist

What Items Can I Donate?

Year round, COTS accepts only new toiletries and gift cards from the public. Business owners are encouraged to email our donation coordinator regarding large donations of new product.

In the winter months, COTS accepts new waterproof gloves, new hats, new (not hand knit) scarves, new warm socks, new hand warmers,

In the summer months, COTS accepts new bug spray, new sunscreen, new rain ponchos.

In July, COTS accepts new school supplies and new backpacks.

In October, COTS accepts new boots.

In December, COTS accepts new gifts.

COTS Donation Wishlist

Consider supporting us by purchasing something from our Amazon Wishlist. Our Amazon wish list changes as needs come up in the shelter spaces. Every purchase makes a difference. 

Amazon Wishlist

Year round, COTS Accepts Only Toiletries

  • Shampoo and Conditioner (men's and women's)
  • Body Wash
  • Deodorant (men's and women's)
  • Razors (men's and women's)
  • Shaving Cream
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste (full-size tubes preferred)
  • Floss
  • Soap (bar soap)
  • Combs & Brushes

wo COTS volunteers sorting donated toiletries to place on supply shelves.

Questions

You can direct questions to Community Outreach Specialist Romy Theisen or call 802-864-7402 x 207.

Office hours: 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Donation Drives

Before beginning your donation drive, contact us to ensure we accept the items.

Contact Us

Delivery Options

Order Online: When you order from COTS’s Amazon Wish List, the items will be delivered directly to COTS.

COTS c/o Devo
95 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401

Drop Off: You can drop off donations that we accept to 95 North Avenue in Burlington M-F between 9am-5pm. There you will fill out a donation form. We can not accept donations without a form filled out. *Please check to make sure that we accept the items that you want to donate.*



Have something else to donate? Or are your items already opened?

The partner organizations below welcome many other kinds of donated items that COTS currently does not. If you cannot give these specific items but still want to help, please consider a financial donation to support our work.

Thank you for all of your generous donations! Please reach out to our Communication and Outreach Specialist with questions.

ReSOURCE

Items Accepted

  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Household items
  • Electronics
  • Large appliances
  • Building materials

Call ReSource

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Shalom Shuk

Items Accepted

  • Clothing
  • Jewelry
  • Household goods

Call Shalom Shuk

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants – Vermont

Items Accepted

  • Kitchenware
  • Towels
  • Bedding: sheets, comforters, blankets
  • Winter wear: coats, boots, gloves, hats, scarves

Call U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants

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Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Items Accepted

  • Furniture
  • Household items
  • Electronics
  • Large appliances
  • Building materials

Visit Website

ANEW Place

Items Accepted

  • Furniture
  • Household items
  • Appliances

Email

Call ANEW Place

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Goodwill Store: South Burlington

Items Accepted

  • Clothing
  • Books
  • Computers
  • Exercise equipment
  • Electronics
  • Furniture
  • Household items
  • Small appliances

Call the Goodwill Store

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