A Non-profit Affiliate of CPLC

Mark S. Taper Resource Bank

Shelter Partnership’s Resource Bank:
Transforming Surplus into Support

How it Works:

The Shelter Partnership Resource Bank turns surplus goods into life-changing resources for homeless service agencies in Los Angeles County and beyond. We receive, store, and distribute these goods from our warehouse to the agencies, helping them reduce expenses, save time, and better serve their clients.

At 108,000 square feet, our warehouse allows us to collect large-scale donations before distributing them to our network of vetted nonprofit partners. A one-stop process means companies can supply goods to a number of agencies and lifts the burden of seeking out goods from our partner nonprofits.

Types of Donations:

Since 1989, over $340 million in product donations from companies, manufacturers, and distributors have been distributed to more than 600 nonprofit agencies. Donations include essential items, such as new clothing, diapers, hygiene products, and children’s items. We often receive specialty items as well, including furniture, athletic equipment, and more.

These donations are never sold or traded. We welcome new agencies to join our program and help us continue making a positive impact in our community.

Our Nonprofit Partners:

Shelter Partnership collaborates with a variety of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, and government programs. These organizations are dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in many different ways. Our community partners include:

  • Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Interim Housing
  • Permanent Supportive Housing and Affordable Housing
  • Schools, Community Colleges, and Universities serving students facing poverty

Together, our partners support thousands of people throughout Los Angeles County, including:

  • Adults, families, and youth experiencing homelessness or poverty
  • Veterans facing homelessness
  • Survivors of domestic violence
  • People with disabilities
  • Foster and emancipated youth
  • Members of the LGBTQIA+ community

Benefits of Our Network

For Donors

  • Maximize impact by donating through a single, trusted partner that reaches hundreds of pre-vetted nonprofits.
  • Work with one consistent point of contact who is always prepared to receive donations.
  • Benefit from streamlined logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Eliminate the need to identify individual organizations seeking a specific shipment.

For Partner Nonprofits

  • Access a reliable, consistent source of high-quality donated, new goods.
  • Select only the items that best meet the needs of the communities they serve.
  • Save time by eliminating the need to independently source in-kind donations from corporate partners.
  • Increase organizational capacity by leveraging an established donation distribution network.
  • Eliminate the need for storage space to hold excess goods.