How to Help
Client Needs List
Porchlight deeply appreciates the items that people donate for our clients to use. Our current needs include:
Items Accepted and Picked Up by Porchlight Staff
- Electric ranges that are not more than 5 years old
- Twin and full mattresses and box springs
- Twin and full bed frames
- Kitchen tables and chairs
- Dressers
Items Accepted Only When Delivered by the Donor
Drop-Offs are accepted at 1490 Martin Street (door #3 on the side of the building) in Madison, from 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday. Call ahead at 258-4840 or 257-2534.
- Clothing (particularly men's jackets, sweaters and denim pants)
- Small appliances (e.g., clocks, blenders, power tools, etc.)
- Lamps
- Small dorm-style refrigerators
- Non-perishable food
- Furniture: Book shelves, end tables, couches, recliners
- Sheets, blankets and bath towels
- Toys
- Disposable diapers
- Toiletries
Items Not Accepted At All
- Laundry Machines (washing and drying)
- Air Conditioners
- Refrigerators (residential)
- Lawn mowers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Microwave ovens
- Desks
- Computers and computer monitors
- Recliner-couches and hide-a-beds
- Surplus building materials and supplies
- Futon beds
- Baby cribs
- Child car seats
