Our Current Needs

If you are able and willing to meet any of our current needs below, please contact us!

Resident Items

Immediate/Pressing Needs:

Cold and flu meds (non alcoholic)

Underwear, Boxers & Socks (new in bag-all sizes)

Deodorant/Antiperspirant

Tums/Rolaids

Ibuprofen

Allergy meds (non alcoholic)

Ongoing Needs:

Toilet Paper
Aspirin
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Bleach
Dryer Sheets
Shaving Cream
Disposable razors
Mesh Laundry Bags
Work Gloves
Phone & Gift Cards
Liquid Hand Soap
Watches (w/ batteries)
Cold & Allergy medication (non-alcohol)
Full sized shampoo
Men's Body Wash
Paper Towels & other paper products

Kitchen Supplies

TOP 5 Needs:

1. cold cereal
2. chips (individual and tortilla/corn )
3. coffee
4. canned foods (specifically carrots and peas)
5. disposable gloves for cooking and serving (may be purchased at GFS or most grocery stores)

Ongoing Needs:

Cooking oil
Spices (chili powder, etc)
Chicken, Ham, Turkey, Ground, Lean Hamburger, Beef, Sausage
Boneless Chicken Breasts
Canned/Fresh/Frozen Fruit & Vegetables
Fresh/Instant potatoes
Napkins
Paper Towels
Tuna, Salmon
Whole Turkeys, Hams
Pasta
Plastic food service gloves
Dishwashing detergent
Disinfectant spray

Thrift Store

Masking Tape
Twine
Pens
Scotch Tape
Paper Clips
light bulbs
Clean grocery/shopping bags for reuse
Gallon-sized freezer or storage baggies
AA Batteries
Paper products- tissues, paper towels, toilet paper
All purpose cleaner

Furniture Donations Needed! Please consider The Christian Center if you are looking to donate furniture items. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, and many items are given free of charge to those in need. Items that are sold go to support our Men's Shelter, Community Dining Room, and Community Assistance Program. We appreciate your support!

Community Assistance Program

Travel Sized Portions of:

Lotion
Body Wash/shower gel
Men's & Women's Deodorant
Facial tissues

As well as...

Soap, facial soap
Shower/bath gel
Toothbrushes
Floss
Feminine Hygiene Products

Gently used:

Blankets
Sheets
Furniture
Clothing of all types (Men's, Women's, Children's)
Kitchen Care Items (utensils, plates, cups, pots & pans)

Special Projects

Carpentry
Painting
Light Construction
Outside fundraising events and partnerships

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Light Housekeeping & Cleaning- All areas
Dormitory Night Watch (4pm-midnight daily, multiple shifts available)
General Office work- Administration Offices
Clothes Sorter- Thrift Store/Receiving Area
Thrift Sorting, display, and stocking at Red Door Vintage & Thrift
Truck Driver (daytime hours M-F)
Preparing and/or serving meals in the Community Dining Room
Internship Opportunities Available Upon Request

Last updated: 08/15/2012