Help us build a safe, supportive space for our community!
We have launched STAR Village, a safe sleep space designed as a harm-reduction, trauma-informed refuge for women experiencing homelessness. This initiative centers on safety and healing, and we need your help to bring it to life.
To make this vision a reality, we’re calling on our community to donate essential items that will help us create a welcoming and supportive environment from day one.
Want to Volunteer?
Volunteer as a Support Team Member or donate breakfast and dinner meals for the STAR Village community.
Contact for Volunteer and Meal Services: AJ O’Reilly, 520-308-3094 or aoreilly@primavera.org.
Interested? Click on the Volunteer Application Form below and select STAR Village!
Meal Donations
We’re inviting community members to sign up to provide prepared meals, either breakfast, dinner, or shelf-stable food options for up to 30 residents. Your generosity will help nourish individuals who are taking brave steps toward stability and healing.
Food is more than just nourishment; it’s comfort, dignity, and a reminder that someone cares. Every meal you provide brings warmth, stability, and hope to someone working toward a better future.
We’ll provide clear drop-off instructions and coordinate with you directly. Whether you’re an individual, family, faith group, local restaurant, business or organization, your support makes a real difference.
- Fill out form with the button above to determine date/time.
- Philanthropy Services Coordinator will reach out
- Buy shelf stable food and already prepared meals, commit to a monthly recurring catered meal drop off, or drop off meal at site
- Partner with a local restaurant or caterer to provide recurring meal
- Share details with our Philanthropy Coordinator
- Host a Meal Drive and Primavera can pick up
- Organize a group (faith community, workplace, club) to sponsor a week of meals
- Sponsor a Holiday or Special Occasion Meal
- Provide a themed meal for birthdays, holidays, or community celebrations
- Donate Bulk Snacks or Beverages
- Individually packaged snacks, bottled water, or juice boxes are alway appreciated
- Breakfast: Drop off between 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
- Dinner: Drop off between 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: STAR Village, address will be provided once meal is scheduled
- Meal Type: Fully prepared, ready-to-serve meals, pre-packaged (no cooking on site)
- Servings: Plan for 30 individual portions
Donate to STAR Village
Where to Donate
Location: Primavera Foundation, 151 W. 40th St. 85713
Online Donations: www.primavera.org/give/
Contact for Donations/Questions: Sophia Smith-Gatto, 520-308-3094 or ssmith.gatto@primavera.org
When to Donate
DONATION DRIVE – Still Accepting Donations for STAR!
Preferred Donation Days/Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., by appointment Tuesdays-Fridays
Ongoing Needs: We accept monetary donations to support all emergency services. Please specify where you would like your donation to be applied.
We’re continuing to welcome donations for STAR. While we may not need every item urgently, these supplies help us keep the space safe, clean, and supportive for all residents.
Items We Regularly Use:
Shelter & Comfort
- Sleeping bags
- Pillow cases
- Blankets
- Towels
- Hand towels
Tent Comfort & Safety
- Small fans (battery or solar)
- Small flashlights (with batteries – bulk)
- Batteries (AA, AAA, and D)
Clothing & Essentials – Gently Used
- Underwear – new (all sizes)
- Bras – New (all sizes)
- Shoes/sandals
- Bike locks
- Laundry soap or individual detergent
- Laundry bags (individuals)
Hygiene & Health
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Body wash
- Lotion
- Q-Tips
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Lip balm
- Hand sanitizer
- Tampons
Disinfecting Items
- Clorox/Lysol wipes
- Clorox/Lysol spray
- Gloves (M, L, XL)
Pet Supplies – Gently Used or New (feel free to change options in links)
- Pet raised beds/bedding
- Pet food (dog and cat)
- Pet supplies (Leashes, water bowls, toys, cat litter, cat litter bins, carriers, collars, harnesses, booties)
Meals
- Canned chili or stew (with pull-tab lids)
- Rice pouches (microwaveable)
- Shelf-stable pasta meals
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Packaged soups (boxed)
- Wrapped baked goods (rolls, cornbread)
- Ramen cups/bowls
- Vienna sausages
- Grab and go burritos
- Rice bowls, pasta, stir-fry
- Hot pockets
Drinks
- Electrolyte drink packets
- Water bottles / Refillable bottles
- Lemonade & Iced tea
- Shelf-stable milk or almond milk cartons
- Bottled water
- Juice boxes
Snacks – Individually wrapped or boxed to prevent waste
- Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches (pre-packed)
- Tuna salad kits (with crackers)
- Shelf-stable hummus packs with pita chips
- Trail mix bags
- Whole-grain crackers (Ritz)
- Granola bars
- Gummy snacks
- Rice Krispies treats
- Saltines
- Fruits (apples, oranges, bananas)
- Cookies
- Fruit cups (sealed)
- Dried fruit (raisins, apricots, etc.)
- Nut butter packets
- Popcorn bags
- Jerky
- Other non-perishables
Organization
- Steel garden cart folding utility wagon
- 2-3 large metal storage racks (for organizing)
- Ziploc bags (QT and Gallon sizes)
- Bike rack
- Paper towels
- Paper cups
- Plasticware – Forks, Spoons, or Sporks
- Trash bags – 40 gallons
STAR Village Referral Process
Grievance Procedure
Frequently Asked Questions
Your contributions make a real difference. Thank you for helping us care for our community!
