Get Involved - Providing for the Poor

	FILL THE CUPBOARD Help feed hungry men, women, & children by collecting: - Vegetables - Fruit - Pasta - Canned goods - Peanut butter & jelly		SUPPLY CLOTHING Collect new and gently used men's, women's, & children's clothing to be given out free of charge through "Blessingdale's." Items such as... - Seasonal clothing - Socks & underwear (NEW) - Household items
	GIVE THEM REST Over 56,000 nights of shelter were provided in 2010. Although bedding is changed & washed daily, the Mission welcomes... - New blankets - New twin sheet sets - New pillows		CHRISTMAS GIFTS On Christmas day, gifts of warm clothing are given to needy men, women, & children. You can provide... - Winter hats - Gloves - Scarves - Socks
	KEEPING CLEAN With so many guests, lots of supplies are needed to help keep the Mission clean. Donating various cleaning supplies is another way to give!		TOYS FOR CHILDREN In addition to warm accessories at Christmas time, children receive toys. Fill a box with NEW toys for less fortunate boys and girls in our community.
	PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES Collect school supplies to fill backpacks for area families who cannot afford them... - Pens/Pencils - Notebooks/Loose-leaf Paper - Crayons/Colored pencils - Erasers - Scissors		PROVIDE ESSENTIALS Collect every day items for needy men, women, & children in our neighborhood... - Toothbrushes/Toothpaste - Towels - Deodorant - Soap - Laundry detergent

For any additional information about any of these suggestions please contact Sue Jones @ 462-0421.