Monetary Donations 

To make an one-time or recurring donation to OLR or the St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker House please use one of the methods below:

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

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

• Bath Towels (gently used or new) 

• Coffee (1lb containers or larger, ground)

• Sugar

• Single Day Transpo Bus Passes

• Laundry Detergent (high efficiency)

• Backpacks

• L , XL,XXL Jackets, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Track Suits (esp. M/L/XXL)

• Winter Gloves (waterresistant), Hats, Socks

• Shaving Razors

• Healthy food, including fresh fruit, milk, real butter, cheese, olive oil, peanut butter

• 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)

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

• Unhealthy food including artificial coffee creamer, pastries, doughnuts, anything with high fructose corn syrup

• XL or larger adult diapers

• Outdated or broken electronics 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• Outdated books, movies, or cassettes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