The Gathering Place accepts a targeted list of donated physical goods for people experiencing homelessness, poverty or isolation in the greater Brunswick area. Its current wish list includes coffee mugs, new adult socks, new gloves, mittens and hats, new sleeping bags and blankets, new earbuds, feminine products and unopened toiletries, along with selected food and service supplies. This is not a general used-household-goods outlet: many personal items must be new or unopened, and small quantities of certain food items require a call first. Executors should use it only for estate contents that clearly match the current wish list and condition requirements.

Save a trip! Call The Gathering Place first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.