Duffels for H.O.P.E. is a non-profit organization started by Gina Jones of Tyler.

Their goal is to help children entering foster care in Smith County.

All donations should be new with tags or in unused condition. Acceptable donations include:

• Large backpacks
• Duffel bags: Medium to Large (around 24”-40”)
• Military bags (i.e. Seabags, Rucksacks, Tactical packs, Ditty bags)

Current drop off locations are as follows:
• Army–Navy Store: 1201 SSE Loop 323, Tyler 75701
• East Texas Professional Credit Union: 850 Rice Road, Tyler 75703
• Punkin Patch: 5201 South Broadway Suite #140, Tyler 75703
• Tyler Consignment Warehouse: 4500 DC Drive, Tyler, 75701

For more information click here.