Donations
The Caring Center relies entirely on the generous donations and aid from its supporters and the community to provide assistance to those in need.
Food Donations
Each month we publish a list of items that are deeply needed that month. We have several locations in the community where food pantry donations may be dropped off.
1230 Randsdell Court, Lebanon, IN. 46052. Food donations can be dropped off at the first door on the side of the building.
25 Boone Village, Zionsville , IN. 46077. Non-perishable Food pantry items during business hours.
10650 Andrade Dr. Zionsville, IN. 46077. (near 106th and Michigan Rd.) Non-perishable food pantry items during business hours.
1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville, IN. 46077. Non-perishable food pantry items.
You can purchase online (using your favorite online shopping method) and ship directly to The Caring Center (1230 Ransdell Court, Lebanon, IN. 46052)
There are many months when we need more food than is donated and are forced to go purchase more food. Your monetary donations go a long way in helping to feed our community.
Clothing and Household Donations
Clothing and household donations can be dropped off at The Caring Center during regular business hours. Please do not leave donated items outside or on the deck when we are closed. We request that clothing donations are seasonal, clean and in good condition.
Furniture and items larger than a microwave can be dropped off at Classic Reruns, 620 Indianapolis Avenue or you can call 765-482-2020 to arrange for pickup of furniture and appliances. Again, we request that these items are in good condition.
To learn more about our donations and requirements, visit our Classic Reruns page.
Baby Kits and Homeless Kits
Looking for a project with a lot of impact? Baby and Homeless Kits are projects for individuals or groups of any age (families, service clubs, scouts, youth groups, church groups, etc.) that will help those in our local community. Drop off the completed kits at The Caring Center or one of our convenient drop-off locations.
We have enough kits right now that we do not need anymore at the moment. We will let you know when we need more!
Children Overcoming Poverty to Excel (COPE)
COPE is specifically designed to meet the vital needs which children living in poverty have as part of regular school life such as field trips, tutoring, extracurricular school activities, lunch money and special clothing needs.
Often opportunities from field trips or extracurricular activities are excellent motivators for children to enjoy school and to do well. Many times these important opportunities are beyond the financial reach of families in poverty.
Our goal is to assist these children who have been marginalized due to poverty and allow them to excel in all areas of day-to-day school life. In other words, to COPE.
One of the main areas The Caring Center contributes to this program is by helping students obtain caps and gowns for graduation.
If this is something you’ d like to donate toward, indicate COPE and we will make sure to allocate your donation toward this project.
