Ways to Give
You are their port in the storm
Your generous donations provide healthcare, stability, and hope to families navigating the aftermath of domestic violence and homelessness in New York City.
You can turn the tide
- Supply a family’s most immediate needs
- Provide tools and resources needed to thrive
- Deliver medical care for healthier futures
Donate goods
Provide families with immediate needs that others take for granted
(New items only)
- Diapers (newborn to size 7, larger sizes preferred)
- Baby blankets, burp cloths, bibs and towels
- Wipes
- Clothes: coats, jackets, footsie PJs, and onesies
- Breast and bottle feeding supplies and formula
Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper goods, and other everyday household essentials.
New or gently used, wearable-condition clothing for children and adults of all ages.
Non-perishable, sealed pantry staples. For safety, we cannot accept open packages or home-cooked food.
New, unopened soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, and other personal-care basics.
New backpacks, toiletries, and activity supplies for our teen summer camp.
Or visit our Amazon wishlist
Please enter “The Floating Hospital” in Amazon’s search bar to see our wishlist results.
How to donate goods
Please email donategoods@thefloatinghospital.org to tell us what you are donating and whether it will be dropped off or sent. Pick-up is often available for large donations. For safety reasons, we cannot accept used or expired items, food and personal care items in open packages, or home-cooked/prepared food. We do accept clean, gently used clothing in wearable condition.
We are grateful for every donation and want to ensure that goods arrive safely and that you are acknowledged for your generosity. Unannounced drop-offs are hard to process during our busy clinic days, so please contact us first to plan your visit.
Shipshape care kits
Care kits can be a fun and fulfilling project for your family, team, or organization. Below are two kits in high demand that we assemble or accept from others. Share other ideas for kits at donategoods@thefloatinghospital.org.
(New items only, all genders, travel-sized)
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Face wash & soap
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hygiene tips
- Menstrual care
- Hairbrushes & combs
A personal-care kit tailored for the teens who attend Camp Rise Up. Email us for the current list of needs.
Join the sustaining members of The Tugboat Society
Reliable monthly support is a life raft keeping families afloat
- Member-only updates
- Behind-the-scenes learning experiences
- Events: open house, Q&A with leadership, panel discussion with frontline staff