BE ABLE

Ways to Give

Thank you for your support!

Common Questions

What time is best to drop off donations? 

Any time we are open! That’s M-F, 8-4pm or Sat. 8-1pm.

 

What about precooked food? 

We love leftovers – anything, everything, any time we’re open. Extra hotdog buns from an HOA event? Extra green beans from an office lunch? Opened condiments from your fridge that you don’t want to move with you?  A crockpot of warm soup? Bring it all! Virtually no food goes to waste at Be Able.

 

What is your EIN?

Our EIN is 83-3999669.

Ways to Give

To make a one-time or recurring monetary donation, visit our donation page here.

You may also mail checks to:

Be Able
431 S. 5th St
Manhattan, KS 66502

Ongoing giving ensures we’re ready for whatever challenges arise and allows us to plan for the future with confidence through contributions provided each month. This means steady, dependable support all year long for Be Able.

To setup recurring giving, click here.

You may also mail checks to:

Be Able
431 S. 5th St
Manhattan, KS 66502

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support Be Able.

Please ensure that your name is in the memo of the distribution. Below is the information needed when making a gift through a donor advised fund:

  • Organization Name: Be Able Community
  • Processing Address: 431 S 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
  • EIN #: 83-3999669
Want to start a DAF or learn more about it? Click here and reach out to our friend, Mitzi Richards, at GMCF.

Be Able welcomes donations made through IRAs. Please check with your account manager for specific instructions regarding how your bank processes these donations.

  • Organization Name: Be Able
  • Processing Address: 431 S 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
  • EIN #: 83-3999669

You can drop off donations any time we are open!

Hours of Operation

  • M-F – 8am to 4pm
  • Saturday – 8am to 12pm

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Supplies

  • paper plates
  • plastic utensils
  • plastic cups (12 oz)
  • coffee cups (12 oz)
  • coffee (not decaf)
  • creamer (powder)
  • sugar (10+ lbs)
  • printer paper
  • charcoal for BBQ
  • trash bags (30 gal)

Other Needs

  • adult clothing
    (season appropriate)
  •  socks
  •  athletic shoes or boots
  • sturdy sandals
  • sunscreen (small bottles)
  • reusable water bottles
  • feminine hygiene products
  • backpacks
  • cell phones
    • note – please make sure to follow all steps to remove the device from your account 
      (Android  |  Apple)

Did you know some employers match their employees’ charitable donations to non-profit organizations? Reach out to your HR department to ask about donation match opportunities!

The simplest way to leave a legacy gift is to include specific language in your will naming Be Able Community as a recipient of a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate.

Share this information with your lawyer or financial advisor.

  • Organization Name: Be Able
  • Processing Address: 431 S 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
  • EIN #: 83-3999669

Have a school, organization, team, or other group looking to give back? Consider setting up a drive and collect needed items for those facing homelessness! Hosting a drive is a great way to help others while also being an advocate for those in need.

Ready to host a drive? Help support individuals experiencing homelessness by hosting a drive to raise funds or collect items. Popular drive ideas include raising monetary donations or single-serve non-perishable food items.

To coordinate donation drop-off or for additional questions, please contact rachel@beablecommunity.com.

At Be Able, we have many ways you can
volunteer to support our community!

Whether you enjoy working one-on-one with people, helping behind the scenes, or pitching in with hands-on projects, there’s a place for you here. Every volunteer role makes a real difference in helping us create a welcoming space and empowering environment for our neighbors.

Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

Supplies

  • paper plates
  • plastic utensils
  • plastic cups (12 oz)
  • coffee cups (12 oz)
  • coffee (not decaf)
  • creamer (powder)
  • sugar (10+ lbs)
  • printer paper
  • charcoal for BBQ
  • trash bags (30 gal)

Other Needs

  • adult clothing
    (season appropriate)
  •  socks
  •  athletic shoes or boots
  • sturdy sandals
  • sunscreen (small bottles)
  • reusable water bottles
  • feminine hygiene products
  • backpacks
  • cell phones
    • note – please make sure to follow all steps to remove the device from your account 
      (Android  |  Apple)

General Needs:

  • paper plates
  • plastic utensils
  • plastic cups (12 oz)
  • coffee cups (12 oz)
  • coffee (not decaf)
  • creamer (powder)
  • sugar (10+ lbs)
  • printer paper
  • charcoal for BBQ
  • trash bags (30 gal)
  • trash bags (30 gal)

Got Amazon Prime? Click here for our wishlist and ship direct to Be Able at 431 S. 5th Street, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Is Walmart easier? Click here for our wishlist.

What time is best to drop off donations? Any time we are open! That’s M-F, 8-4pm or Sat. 8-1pm.

What about precooked food? We love leftovers – anything, everything, any time we’re open. Extra hotdog buns from an HOA event? Extra green beans from an office lunch? Opened condiments from your fridge that you don’t want to move with you?  A crockpot of warm soup? Bring it all! Virtually no food goes to waste at Be Able.