The Hope Shoppe

When victims of abuse and their children turn to Safe Futures, they may arrive in the middle of the night with only the clothes they are wearing. That is why your generous donations to The Hope Shoppe are greatly appreciated!

Drop-off times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please note: It is strongly recommended to schedule an appointment for donation drop-off with Darlene Hilbert at (860)447-0366 Ext 221 or by emailing [email protected]. Due to limited space in the basement area for storage of excess items, we encourage seasonal clothing and items of two bags per appointment.

The Hope Shoppe is currently in need of the following items:

Gift Cards
Stop and Shop
Shop Rite
Walmart
Target
Amazon
Dunkin
Subway

Cell Phones
New – Track phones and minutes

Seasonal Clothing
Women
Children
Men
Undergarments (all sizes -new only)
Socks
Shoes (all sizes)

Personal Care Items
New and unopened only
Female and Male Products
Body wash
Lotion
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving cream
Disposable razors
Sanitary supplies -tampons and pads
Diapers- sizes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Pull Ups- sizes 5,6

Housewares
Dish sets
Forks, Knives, and Spoons
Can openers (manual or electric)
Spatulas, Serving spoons, Vegetable peeler
Mixing Bowls
Drinking glasses
Plastic storage containers,
Zip Loc Bags, Plastic wrap
Pots and Pans (New or slightly used)

Cleaning Supplies
Dish soap
Disinfectant wipes
Surface cleaner
Glass cleaner
Bleach
Broom, dustpan
Bucket and mop
Toilet bowl cleaner, toilet brush
Toilet tissue
Paper towels

Laundry Care
Laundry detergent
Dryer Sheets
Laundry baskets
Irons
Ironing boards

Linens
Bath Towels
Hand Towels
Washcloths
Sheet Sets (all sizes – new only)

Furniture
We can only accept furniture with delivery arranged by the donor
Furniture must be pre-approved

Due to State regulations, we are unable to accept the following USED items*:
Highchairs
Car seats
Baby Strollers
Baby formula
Cribs
Bedding
Pillows
Mattresses
Mattress covers
Stuffed animals
Non-flat-screen or heavy televisions

***New items in this category are always welcome and may be purchased from our Amazon Wish List.

We are grateful for your ongoing support to our clients, who often must leave their homes with minimal belongings for safety purposes. If, in the event we are unable to share all the donated items with our Safe Futures clients by the end of a season, we may donate excess items to The Jumble Shop in New London as their pricing is minimal, they run regular specials for the public. Safe Futures has no affiliation with The Jumble Shop.

Safe Futures is a member of the Connecticut Coalition against Domestic Violence (CCADV). Safe Futures serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse and child abuse in Southeastern Connecticut.

This is Safe Futures Policy

About The Hope Shoppe: In November 2024, Safe Futures rolled out a new name and design of our donation center that has been operating at Safe Futures in New London for over 40 years! Our dedicated staff submitted numerous name suggestions describing what our donation center means to them, the community, and most importantly to the victims and survivors of abuse that we serve.

Nearly every name submission included the word “hope” which is why with much consideration, we are happy to announce the new name: The Hope Shoppe. The Hope Shoppe remains true to our mission serving clients of Safe Futures impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, child abuse and elder abuse in southeastern Connecticut.