Host a Drive
Bring your community together around a current need.
Schools, workplaces, congregations, clubs, families, and community groups can support Deirdre's House by collecting approved items for children, families, programs, and seasonal initiatives. Contact us before you begin so we can confirm what is currently needed.
Please contact us before collecting
Needs, quantities, accepted items, deadlines, and delivery arrangements can change throughout the year. Deirdre's House will help confirm the appropriate drive and provide the most current instructions before your group begins collecting.
Drive ideas
Choose a drive for your group
For an overview of how donations and collection drives work, download the Donations and Drives Guide.
Filter by group or type
Filters are organizational labels only. They do not guarantee that a drive is currently available or appropriate for your group.
Snack Drive
Collect approved snacks, juice, water, or related items based on the current needs of Deirdre's House programs.
Resource: Snack Drive Flyer
Download the Snack Drive guideBack-to-School & School Supply Drive
Help collect approved school supplies or sponsor back-to-school needs for children served by Deirdre's House.
Resources: Back-to-School Drive Flyer, School Supply Drive Flyer
Download the Back-to-School guideHoliday Drive
Support a seasonal holiday initiative for children and families based on the current approved wish list and participation instructions.
Resources: Holiday Drive Information, Holiday Drive FAQ
Download the Holiday Drive guideBirthday Bags
Create approved birthday bags that help recognize and celebrate children served by Deirdre's House.
Resource: Birthday Bags Guide
Download the Birthday Bags guideRelaxation Kits
Assemble approved kits with calming or sensory items for use in counseling and family-support programs.
Resource: Relaxation Kits Guide
Download the Relaxation Kits guideHygiene Drive
Collect approved personal-care and hygiene items based on current family and program needs.
Resource: Hygiene Drive Flyer
Download the Hygiene Drive guideFood Pantry Drive
Collect approved pantry items based on current assistance needs and storage capacity.
Resource: Food Pantry Flyer
Download the Food Pantry Drive guideFun in the Sun Bags
Create approved seasonal activity bags using the organization's current instructions and requested items.
Resource: Fun in the Sun Bags Guide
Download the Fun in the Sun Bags guideOther Current Needs
Have another collection idea? Contact Deirdre's House before beginning so the team can confirm whether the items match a current need.
Ask about a drive
How it works
Plan your drive with Deirdre's House
- 01
Choose an idea
Review the available drive options and think about what works for your school, workplace, organization, or community group.
- 02
Contact Deirdre's House
Share your proposed drive, group, timing, and estimated participation so the team can confirm current needs and instructions.
- 03
Collect approved items
Use the current guide provided or approved by Deirdre's House. Share the accepted-item list clearly with participants and avoid collecting unapproved goods.
- 04
Arrange delivery
Contact Deirdre's House to confirm how and when the collected items should be delivered.
Before you begin
A few things make every drive easier
- Confirm the current need before announcing the drive.
- Use the latest approved item list or project guide.
- Do not substitute items without asking first.
- Keep donated items clean, organized, and appropriately packaged.
- Do not include used or opened items unless the guide explicitly allows them.
- Set a collection deadline that works for your group.
- Contact Deirdre's House before delivering a large collection.
- Do not use photographs or stories of child clients to promote the drive.
Final acceptance requirements are determined by Deirdre's House and may vary by drive.
Plan a drive
Share your drive idea
Do you have an idea for a drive that you'd like help executing? Complete this short interest form before announcing or beginning your collection. Submitting the form does not confirm approval, dates, item needs, quantities, or delivery arrangements.
Looking for another way to help?
Explore the current Wish List, make a financial contribution, or learn about other volunteer and community opportunities.