Did you know that on any given day we give shelter to up to 70 homeless parents and their children? Having lost nearly everything they possess, they must start anew. Imagine wanting for even the most basic necessity. A blanket to keep warm. A toothbrush. A diaper for your infant.
That’s why… Every Little Bit Helps
If you have new items that would be useful in our shelter, please contact us. The everyday items listed below —simple items which we all take for granted— go a long way in helping our families in need:
LUNCH ITEMS
- Bottled Water
- Paper Lunch Bags
- Plastic Sandwich Bags
- Juices (individual/lunch sizes)
- Cheese
- Fresh Fruits
- Cookies
- Lunch Meats
- Snack Foods (pretzels, chips, popcorn)
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly/Jam
DAILY FOOD NEEDS
- Dry Breakfast Cereal
- Fruit Juices
- Coffee
- Tea
- Sugar
- Breakfast Baked Goods (Muffins, Pastries, etc.)
DAILY FAMILY NEEDS
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste and Dental Floss
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Shampoo/Conditioner (Individual Size)
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Disposable Razors
- Undergarments
- Hair Brushes
- Combs and Hair Brushes
- Socks
ESSENTIAL SHELTER NEEDS
- First Aid Items
- Sheets and Pillows (twin size)
- Blankets
- Bath Towels
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Transportation Money for Field Trips
- New Kids Activities
- Birthday Gifts for Children (Gift Certificates are always a hit with kids!)
- Bus Tokens for getting to work
In addition to these basic necessities, we have found that these items listed below are tremendously useful to our families:
- Computers and Software (especially software that will enhance employment skills.)
- Inexpensive, pre-paid Cell Phones (for parents to use for employment searches, contact and follow-up.)
- Backpacks for Teens. Our school-age students are always in need of (plain) daypacks so that they can comfortably carry school supplies and books.
If you can help, please contact Annette Perez, our Operations Manager at 966-9668, ext. 106. Thank you!
