Donate
Monetary Donations
To make an online donation, please use the PayPal button below.
Please specify whether your donation will be made to Our Lady of the Road or the St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker.
Donations made to Our Lady of the Road are tax-deductible.
Checks can be sent to OLR's P.O. box:
Our Lady of the Road
P.O. Box 4375
South Bend, IN 46634
Non-Monetary Donations
Physical Donation Drop off Hours:
***Please do not drop off donations outside of Drop Off Hours***
At Our Lady of the Road (744 South Main Street, South Bend, IN):
Friday and Saturday: 8-11:00 am
Sunday: 8-10 am
Wednesday: 2-4 pm
At the house (515 South Saint Joseph Street, South Bend, IN):
Weekdays after 5 pm.
Weekends anytime
By appointment
We really need:
Your prayers
Monetary donations
Coffee and Sugar
Laundry Detergent
Healthy food, including fresh fruit, milk, real butter, cheese, olive oil, peanut butter
L , XL,XXL Jackets, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Track Suits (esp. M/L/XXL)
Winter Gloves (waterresistant), Hats, Socks
Ensure Protein Shakes (for Motels4Now)
Single mattresses, box springs, and frames (for Motels4Now)
Clock radios/alarm clocks (for Motels4Now)
Blankets, pillows, towels, bedding of all kinds (for Motels4Now)
Brooms, dustpans, vacuums, cleaning supplies, cleaning rags (for Motels4Now)
Masks
Tools for construction and gardening
Natural cleaning products
Dish and laundry soap (esp. small packet laundry detergent to hand out at pantry)
Aluminum foil
Hand sanitizer
Women's hygiene items
Diapers (esp. sizes 1-5)
Comfortable Walking Shoes in good condition (esp. larger men's sizes) (no dress shoes)
Socks and underwear
Towels (bath and face)
Backpacks
We might accept:
Please call ahead or speak to a staff member before departing
Large appliances (ex: washer, dryer, refrigerator)
Small appliances (ex: toaster, coffee maker, microwave, lamp)
Metal bed frames
Furniture (ex: desk, bookshelf, chair)
Spoons, forks, mugs, plates
We really do not need:
Please bring your things to another organization, such as St. Vincent de Paul
Unhealthy food including artificial coffee creamer, pastries, doughnuts, margarine, anything with high fructose corn syrup
XL or larger adult diapers
Large comforters
Outdated or broken electronics
Decorative knick-knacks
Outdated books, movies, or cassettes
Picture frames or vases
Teacups, glasses, or delicate dishware
Thank you for your understanding