
Stuff the Shuttle Policy & Guidelines
Keeping Gift of Life Howie’s House stocked with everyday essentials takes an incredible amount of community support. From pantry staples and cleaning products to comfort items for families, donated supplies help us create a welcoming home away from home for transplant patients and caregivers traveling to Philadelphia for lifesaving care.
One meaningful way to support the House is by hosting a “Stuff the Shuttle” drive. These community collection events are a fun and impactful way to engage your workplace, school, congregation, club, neighborhood, or group of friends while directly supporting the families we serve.
Your generosity helps ensure that the House remains stocked with the essential items guests rely on each day, allowing us to focus on what matters most: caring for transplant families during a difficult time.
- Complete the Stuff-the-Shuttle Request Form below and provide three preferred dates and times for our House Shuttle to visit your location.
- Organize a Wish List or food drive collection at your workplace, school, house of worship, neighborhood, or community group.
- Rally your group to help “stuff” the Shuttle with the collected donations.
- Our staff will transport the donated items back to Gift of Life Howie’s House, where they will be distributed to support transplant patients and caregivers staying at the House.
- Please complete the In-Kind Donation Form below so we can provide a receipt for your donation and properly acknowledge your support in our records.
Pantry & Food Items
- Pre-packaged snacks (chips, granola bars, dried fruit, crackers, etc.)
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fresh fruit
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen entrées
- Individual bottled drinks
Kitchen & Dining Supplies
- 10–12 oz. disposable coffee cups and lids
- Napkins
- Cutting boards (medium and large)
- Forks, knives, and spoons
Household & Cleaning Supplies
- Hand soap
- Bleach
- Liquid laundry detergent and fabric softener (please no pods)
Personal Care Items
- Individual hand sanitizers
- Travel-sized amenities, including:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Other personal care essentials
- Amazon
- ACME
- Target
- Visa
To help us properly acknowledge and track your generosity, please complete the In-Kind Donation Form if you did not submit one when your items were delivered.
This form should also be completed for donations made through online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, or other direct-shipping platforms. Completing the form allows us to provide an acknowledgment receipt and maintain accurate records of your support.
Find a web-based version of the In-Kind Donation Form here.Host a Stuff the Shuttle Event
Start the process of hosting your own fundraiser