Top 10 Most-Needed In-Kind Donations That Help Habitat Build Homes

Lumber forms the backbone of every home. From framing walls to supporting floors and roofs, it turns plans on paper into real, standing structures.

Donated lumber directly offsets one of the largest and most consistent construction costs. Every board given helps move a home forward faster and ensures families have a strong, safe place to build their future.

Electrical systems bring a home to life. From lighting and appliances to safety systems, electricity is essential to modern living.

Donated electrical materials reduce both cost and build time, helping ensure homes are safe, functional, and ready for families to move in with confidence.

Heating and cooling systems are essential to a healthy home. HVAC systems regulate temperature, improve air quality, and provide comfort in every season.

Donating HVAC equipment or services is one of the highest-impact in-kind gifts. These systems significantly reduce construction costs while directly improving a family’s quality of life.

A roof does more than cover a home — it protects everything and everyone beneath it.

Donated roofing materials provide long-term safety, weather protection, and energy efficiency. A secure roof gives families peace of mind, knowing their home is built to withstand the elements and last for years to come.

Insulation plays a critical role in comfort and affordability. It keeps homes warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and more energy efficient year-round.

By donating insulation, supporters help lower long-term utility costs for homeowners — making homes not just affordable to purchase, but affordable to live in.

Drywall transforms framing into real rooms. It defines spaces, adds safety, and brings a sense of comfort and privacy to a home.

Donated drywall helps move homes through one of the most important interior milestones. It’s the moment a house begins to truly feel like a home.

Windows and doors define how a home looks, feels, and performs. They provide security, natural light, ventilation, and energy efficiency—while also creating the first impression of “home” for a family.

Donated windows and doors reduce major material costs and help ensure homes are safe, weather-tight, and affordable to maintain. Energy-efficient windows and properly installed doors also lower utility bills, helping homeowners stay financially stable long after move-in day.

Simply put, windows and doors don’t just finish a house—they welcome families home.

Flooring completes a home visually and practically. It supports daily life — from first steps to family gatherings — while providing safety and durability.

Donated flooring materials help ensure homes are finished with quality surfaces that are easy to maintain and built to last.

Cabinets are both practical and personal. They store meals, dishes, school supplies, and everyday essentials — all the things that make a house functional.

Donated cabinets help create welcoming kitchens and bathrooms while reducing material costs. They bring dignity, organization, and pride to a family’s living space.

Every home requires thousands of fasteners to hold it all together. Though small, these materials are essential at every stage of construction and it is what holds the house together.

Donated screws and nails keep projects moving without interruption and eliminate frequent, ongoing expenses that quickly add up across multiple builds.