For local businesses
Help fill a bag with something she’ll love.
Every item is chosen with care for a woman who deserves good things. We welcome new, unused products in their original packaging, from full-size favorites and clothing to minis and samples. No donation is too large or too small.
What we’re asking for
We accept new, unused items in their original packaging. Minis, samples and individually packaged items are perfect for our gift bags, and full-size products, clothing and drinks are welcome too. No donation is too large or too small.
Personal care
Lip balm, hand cream, deodorant, face wipes, dry shampoo, feminine care
Fragrance & self-care
Body mists, perfume minis and rollerballs, candles, bath and body
Hair accessories
Claw clips, scrunchies, headbands, hair ties
Beauty & skincare
Lip gloss, lashes, nail polish, press-on nails, sheet masks
Apparel & comfort
Socks, loungewear, hoodies, slippers, tees, new with tags
Snacks & drinks
Sealed energy drinks, protein bars, gum, mints
Everyday essentials
Phone chargers and cords, phone grips, small pouches
Gift cards
Coffee shops, restaurants, ride-shares
- We pick up anywhere in the Austin area.
- Every donation gets a written thank-you for your records.
- We never photograph or identify the women we serve.
Love Covers is a volunteer group filing for 501(c)(3) status. Donations are not tax-deductible at this time.
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Please don’t send
What we can’t accept
- Opened, used or damaged-packaging items
- Expired items, or food, drinks and skincare within about three months of expiring
- Secondhand clothing, or clothing without tags
- Alcohol, tobacco, vapes or CBD/THC products
- Medications, supplements or weight-loss products
- Homemade food or homemade cosmetics
- Items with sexual or suggestive branding or messaging
- Recalled items
Ask us first
Not sure if it fits?
A few things we’d like to talk through before you give: personal safety items such as pepper spray or alarms, and any offer of cash or services instead of products. Just email and Leah will be in touch.
Prefer to ship? Email us and we’ll send shipping details directly. Pickup is usually the easiest option in the Austin area.
How it works
What you can expect from us
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Pickup
We're happy to pick up anywhere in the Austin area. Leah confirms the day and time with you.
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A written thank-you
Every donation gets a written thank-you that lists the items, the quantity and the date, for your records.
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Recognition, if you want it
With your permission, a thank-you on the Love Covers website and social media once they launch. Some businesses prefer to give quietly, and that's fine too.
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A story back
A short update after the bags go out, such as how many bags were filled. Never photos of the women.
Common questions
Good to know
- Is my donation tax-deductible?
- We're a volunteer group and our 501(c)(3) application is being filed now, so we can't offer a tax-deductible receipt yet. We'll gladly send a written thank-you listing your donation for your records, and we'll let you know as soon as our nonprofit status is approved so future donations can be tax-deductible.
- Are you a church or religious group?
- Love Covers is an independent, faith-based volunteer group, not part of a church. Our mission is to share the love of Jesus, and the gifts come with no strings or expectations. You don't need to share our faith to give.
- Who exactly are the women?
- Women working in adult entertainment clubs in the Austin area. We never photograph or identify the women we serve.
- Can we donate money instead?
- Thank you. We don’t have a way to take financial gifts yet, so please contact us and Leah will be in touch personally.
- Where do the products go?
- Into small accessory bags with personal care items, treats and a handwritten note, delivered in person by Leah every month. We never photograph or identify the women we serve.
With thanks
Businesses that have helped
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Donor thank-you list (names or logos, only with each business's permission)
Once the first donations come in, businesses that want public credit will be thanked here. Always ask first; some prefer to give quietly.