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In-Kind Gifts

Donated goods help VTC meet practical needs across our housing programs, Food Pantry, and campus. Furniture, household items, food, and other essentials can directly benefit Veterans and their families or support VTC through approved community partnerships.

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What We Need

Practical Gifts. Meaningful Impact.

When Veterans move into permanent housing, donated furniture and household essentials can help make a new space functional, comfortable, and welcoming.

Food and pantry contributions also help VTC respond to everyday needs throughout the year. Because storage space and program needs change, all donations should be coordinated with our team before drop-off.

Most-needed items

Please contact VTC before bringing a donation so our team can confirm current needs, available storage, and whether the item can be accepted.

Furniture in good condition
New bedding and linens
Kitchen supplies and small appliances
Household goods and everyday essentials
Unopened, nonperishable food
Dog and cat food
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More Ways to Give Goods

Some donations may be better suited for one of the options below. Review each program before delivering items to confirm current guidelines, hours, and accepted goods.

Last Chance Mercantile accepts a broad range of donated items for resale. Proceeds help support VTC operations while creating employment and skill-development opportunities for Veterans.

  • Accepts many household, furniture, clothing, and general merchandise donations
  • Provides paid employment and workplace experience
  • Generates unrestricted revenue for VTC’s mission
  • Gives donated goods a second life in the community

14201 Del Monte Blvd, Marina · (831) 264-6900

Visit Last Chance Mercantile
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The VTC Food Pantry relies on community donations to provide groceries, pantry staples, household essentials, and pet food to eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

  • Canned proteins, vegetables, fruit, and soups
  • Rice, pasta, cereal, and boxed meals
  • Shelf-stable snacks and pantry staples
  • Dry and canned dog and cat food

Visit the Food Pantry page for current hours, eligibility, and donation needs. Contact info@vtcmonterey.org

Learn About the Food Pantry
Two people at the VTC food pantry door holding bags of fresh fruit