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How to Donate to our Ministry

Donate to our ministries

Donations make our ministry programs possible. 
  • Financial Gifts
  • Legacy Gifts
  • Furniture donations
  • Clothing donations
  • Food donations
  • Gas / Food Card donations
Your gifts help us meet the immediate needs of our community members.

Explore the list of our programs below and see how you can help support the community we serve.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
Matthew 25:35-40

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2026 Donation Hours and Important Info

Beginning January 12, 2026, we will once again be able to accept your donations.  Directional signs at 333 N Maple Street will direct you to the donation area.  

All donations of items and food will be received in one donation area.  Only monetary donations will be accepted at our main entrance.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
The donation area will be open ONLY DURING THESE HOURS: 
(No drop-offs or dumping after hours)
Monday   9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday   9 am to 4 pm
Wednesday   12 pm to 6 pm (2nd and 4th Wednesdays we accept furniture donations from 4 - 6 pm only)
Thursday   9 am to 4 pm
Friday   9 am to 4 pm

Last Saturday of each month:  All donations are accepted from 10 am to noon.  
Jan 31, Feb 21*, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 31, *Nov 21, *Dec 19 (*adjusted due to holidays or other events scheduled)

See below regarding what we can accept.

Emergency Assistance Programs


Emergency Meal Kits
Suggested Meal Kit Ideas (but not limited to):

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Tuna Casserole 
Tuna, Noodles, A cream soup (chicken or mushroom) Green Beans, Peaches
Gift Card:  Milk

Taco Meal Kit  (Crunchy and Soft)
Boxed Taco kit, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Rice or Refried Beans, Fruit Cocktail
Gift Card: Could provide the tomato, cheese and lettuce

Spaghetti  (A variety of Pastas could be used to make different dinners)
Spaghetti, Hunts spaghetti sauce, grated parmesan cheese, Corn, applesauce
Gift Card: ground turkey or ground beef

Chicken Fettuccine
Box Fettuccine Noodle, Jar Alfredo Sauce, one can chicken or fresh chicken, Peas, Pears
Gift Card: For chicken if not supplying can chicken

Rice a Roni w/ Beef or Chicken
One box of beef or chicken flavored Rice a Roni, Green Beans, Peaches, canned chicken if using chicken flavored, fruit of choice
Gift Card: For ground turkey or ground beef

Chili 
Two cans chili beans, One can light kidney beans, One can diced tomatoes, One can tomato sauce, Packet of chili seasoning, Saltine Crackers, Applesauce
Gift Card: For ground turkey or ground beef 

Macaroni and Cheese  
2 Boxes Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Fruit of choice
Gift Card: Milk, Butter

Pizza
Boxed Pizza Kit, bag of Pepperoni, side, veggies



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Breakfast Kits
Pancake Kit:  One box or bag of complete pancake mix, syrup, can of spam (?), fruit of choice

Cereal Kits:
Box of cereal, fruit cups
Gift Card: Milk, or a little fresh fruit like bananas

Box Instant Oatmeal or another instant hot cereal 
Fruit Bars 
​

During the winter it would be nice to provide the individuals and families with hot chocolate or coffee

Additional Items Needed For Emergency Pantry
On hand for persons in housing transition:

Canned Entrees (with Pop Lids Preferably):
Spaghetti O’s, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, Chili,
Corned Beef Hash, Tuna, Canned Chicken

Packaged Meals that can be heated up in microwave and would serve as a dinner or lunch (anything in a cup that can be heated in a microwave)
Soups, Mashed Potatoes, Rice Dishes, Hamburger Helper

Extra Items: Fruit cups, Applesauce Cups, Fruit Snacks,
Breakfast Bars, Protein Bars, Crackers, Snack Packs of Dried Fruit and nuts, Individual servings of peanut butter

Also:  Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise
 
​These items may be delivered to the Hope Center donation area.  See details and hours above.

Community Kitchen


CANNED / BOXED ITEMS
*Please note that we can only accept store bought items

Canned fruit/vegetables
Pasta
Mac & cheese
Jello
Fruit drink mix
Cookies
Spaghetti sauce
American/provolone cheese slices
Shredded cheese
Coffee
Tea ​
MEATS
​Ground Beef
Chicken breasts
Cut Chicken




These items may be delivered to our Community Kitchen at The Well Nazarene Church, 1126 N Maple  Street, Marysville, between 1:30 and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

PAPER PRODUCTS
​To-go containers, large and small
Aluminum foil
Napkins
Plastic fork, spoons and knives
Paper Towels


Furniture Bank

Furniture may be donated on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 4 - 6 pm only

We also accept furniture on the last Saturday of each month (10 am to 12 pm) 
Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 31, *Nov 21, *Dec 19 (*adjusted due to holidays)

We accept only CLEAN items, in working condition, and FREE of pet hair:
  • Sofas
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Desks
  • Bookcases
  • Dressers
  • Rockers
  • Ottomans
  • Nightstands
  • Working TVs (Flat Screen only)
  • Bed linens/ comforters
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Table/Floor Lamps
  • Dishes
  • Serving pieces
  • Pots & pans
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Silverware

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Large appliances (Functional & clean):
  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Stoves
  • Refrigerators
  • microwave ovens

Small appliances  (Functional & clean):
  • Toasters
  • Coffeepots
  • Blenders
  • Mixers
  • Crockpots
  • electric skillets
Unable to Accept:
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Broken/dirty items
Beds (neither mattress or box springs)
Bed Frames/Head/Foot Boards (Goodwill accepts these)
Futons
Console TV’s
Knick knacks
All Electronics
​Stereo/Speakers
Exercise equipment
Cribs, strollers or any other baby equipment
Car seats of any kind
Toys
Motor vehicles or machines of any kind
Tools, small lawn and garden items
Handicap Items: Wheelchairs/walkers/canes/bedside commodes (VFW takes these)
Luggage
Games/Books/DVD’s
Entertainment Centers/Hutches
Decorative Pictures
Sewing Machines/Sewing Machine Tables

Mobile Food Markets


Wagons for loading groceries.  Click here for the Amazon Link.  Please have these shipped directly to Mobile Market at Hope Center, 333 N Maple Street (rear entrance), Marysville, OH 43040

Clothing Ministry


All gently used clothing items may be delivered to the Hope Center Donation area.  See hours and information above.  
Please remember, we only accept CLEAN, GENTLY USED clothing.  We have no ability to wash these items before they are hung for those who need them.  

The Hope Center
Administrative Office:
​333 N. Maple Street
(Main Entrance in the back)
Marysville, OH 43040
937-303-4209
[email protected]

The Hope Center - Richwood Campus
10 N. Franklin Street
Richwood, OH 43344
937-303-4209 to schedule appointments
Emergency Assistance Program Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Extended hours in 2026)
Si necesita ayuda en español, por favor háganoslo saber cuando llegue.
937-303-4209


Community Kitchen Hours:
Monday through Friday 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (please arrive by 5:45 pm)
​Community Kitchen Address: 
The Well Church of Nazarene
1126 N. Maple St.
Marysville, OH 43040
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​The Hope Center is an ad-hoc organization under the Marysville Area Ministerial Association (EIN 31-1370949), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving as a vital resource in our community.  

We can fulfill the granting objectives for many foundations across the country, seeking to invest resources that support living our faith in the local community through social, physical, emotional and spiritual resources.
Thank you for your consideration.
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  • Welcome!
    • Richwood Campus
    • Staff
    • Board Members
  • Need Help?
    • How we can help
  • Get Involved
    • Give
    • Volunteer >
      • Help with our NextGeneration
    • Donations
    • FOOD TRAILER >
      • MENU
  • Events
    • Thanks for Giving Celebration
    • Coldest Night of the Year 2026
  • Contact
  • GIVE
  • PRAY
  • Home for Hope