Skip to Content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (583) - Needs List

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (583)
Indianapolis , 46202

Phone: 317-988-2734
Email: indvoluntary@va.gov

All donations drop-offs must be scheduled in advance. Donations accepted Monday - Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Contact the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE)/Voluntary Service office to schedule a donation time. All items must be new (unopened and unsealed). Food items must not be near or exceeded expiration/best by date. Medical equipment or supplies (new or used) are not accepted.

Qty Category Item Size Description
Monetary Donations Monetary donations are always accepted to support Veterans we serve. Visit https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/ and select "Volunteer or Donate" then "Donate Online" to make a secure online donation or call the CDCE office for the mailing instructions.
250 Books, Music, Toys, Games Activity Books Activity Books: Large Print Puzzle Books, Adult Coloring Books, word search, Sudoku
Books, Music, Toys, Games Books - Paperback Fiction and adventure, Autobiography, Biography, History, Horror, Suspense, Mystery, Science fiction, Thriller, Sports and leisure, Western, Travel No religious or political related books. Books must be in new or gently used condition
Books, Music, Toys, Games Playing Cards
Food Items Snacks - prepackaged, commercial/store bought Prepackaged, individually wrapped snacks. Granola, protein, breakfast bars, pop tarts; cheese and peanut butter crackers; cookies, chips, candy - chocolate, hard candy, mints; mixed nuts; fruit cups; beef jerky, peanut butter (small single serve) Provides snacks and special treats for for patients who have received therapy over an extended time and missed a meal, inpatient mental health unit and VA Domiciliary residents.
Food Items Juice Boxes and Flavored Drinks Served to Veterans who may have received therapy over an extended time and missed a meal (i.e. cancer care, infusion). Provides snacks and special treats for inpatient mental health unit and VA Domiciliary residents.
Food Items Food - prepackaged, commercial/store bought Microwave meals that DOES NOT need to be frozen Tuna/chicken, canned Canned Pasta, Spaghetti O's, Noodle Cups, Soups To support Social Work Homeless program, VA Domiciliary and/or Veterans with immediate food insecurities
Food Items Beverages Bottled water (8oz and 16oz bottles) Soda Crystal Lite packets Juice Boxes
Gift Cards Gas Cards Gas cards to support Social Work Service/Homeless Program, Patient Advocate and Veteran Experience Office $10 - $20 value Speedway, Marathon, Shell, Citgo, BP, Wal-Mart, Kroger, etc.
Gift Cards Gift Cards - Grocery and Retail Grocery gift cards to support refreshment or snack items for Recreational Therapy activities and Social Work services. To support Veterans who have food insecurities unique support requests. (Kroger, Walmart, Target, Meijer) Restaurant Cards - McDonald's, Wendy's, Subway, Burger King, Dominos, Starbucks, etc. or any other major food chain restaurant. Call for inquiries.
Gift Cards Gift Cards VISA/Mastercard Various Amounts To support Veterans in financial need for clothing, household and other daily needs.
Linens/Household Laundry Soap Liquid Laundry Detergent & HE Laundry Detergent
Linens/Household Dish Detergent Liquid and Dish Washer Tablets
Linens/Household Household Cleaning Supplies Various cleaning supplies
Linens/Household Blankets/Quilts/Fleece Blankets New only. Twin or full size. Call to inquire about the need for larger sizes.
Linens/Household Patriotic Quilts Patriotic Themed Quilts in support of Palliative/Hospice Program
Linens/Household Bath Towels To support VA Homeless and Hudvash program
Linens/Household Kitchen Towels To support VA Homeless and Hudvash programs
10 Linens/Household Air Mattresses Twin and Queen size To support VA Homeless and Hudvash Programs
Linens/Household Bed Linen To support VA Homeless and HudVash programs
Linens/Household Comforter Sets Twin and Queen To support VA Homeless and Hudvash programs
Linens/Household Shower Curtains
Linens/Household Pillows
Linens/Household Paper Towels
Linens/Household Toilet Paper
Men's Clothing Mens's Shower Shoes Men's Shower Shoes sizes 7-15
Men's Clothing Men's House Slippers New only. Sizes 7 - 15
Men's Clothing Men's Tennis Shoes New only. Sizes 9 - 15. Call to inquire need for larger sizes.
Men's Clothing Men's Sweatpants Sizes L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Call to inquire about the need for smaller or larger sizes.
Men's Clothing Men's Sweatshirts Sizes L, XL, 2XL, 3XL 4XL
Men's Clothing Men's Shoes New only. Casual slip on / closed toed shoes (without laces); sizes 8 - 15
Men's Clothing Men's Blue Jeans and Khaki Pants Sizes 30 - 44 Length 30 - 36
Men's Clothing Men's Underwear New only. briefs/boxers, tshirts and undershirts socks - regular and thermal (winter only)
Miscellaneous Event Tickets Tickets for Recreational Activities: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Motor Speedway Racing (i.e. Indy 500, Brickyard), etc.
Miscellaneous Reading Glasses New only. 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50 strengths most popular. All strengths accepted
10 Miscellaneous Umbrellas Small - personal size
Miscellaneous Backpacks
Personal Care Items Body Wash (liquid) Large
Personal Care Items Razors (disposable)
Personal Care Items Hand and Body Lotion No hotel size
Personal Care Items Shaving Cream regular and small cans
Personal Care Items Deodorant
Personal Care Items Shampoo Large
Personal Care Items Shampoo with conditioner Large
Personal Care Items Hair Brushes
Personal Care Items Denture Cleaner (tablets)
Personal Care Items Combs Combs and Picks
Personal Care Items Nail Clippers and Emery Boards
Personal Care Items Wet Wipes/Towelettes
Personal Care Items Hand Sanitizer personal/pocket and regular size
Personal Care Items Lip Balm/Chapstick
Women's Clothing Sport Bras New only. All sizes. No underwire
Women's Clothing Women's Underwear New only. All sizes. Panties, Tshirts, Socks
Women's Clothing Women's Shower Shoes Women's Shower Shoes sizes 5-10
Women's Clothing Women's House Slippers New only. Sizes 7-10
Women's Clothing Women's Tennis Shoes New only. Sizes 7 - 10. Call to inquire about the need for larger sizes.
Women's Clothing Women's Sweatpants New only. All sizes.
Women's Clothing Women's Sweatshirts New only. All sizes.