Have a group that would like to
make a difference by showing others you care?
Here are some everyday needs that
your event can help and have fun with. For current needs or
help to plan your event call Linda Kelley at the office.
- Ziploc Bags: These
are a constant need to break down large donation of food for
the food pantry and shelter. Large Gallon size are the most
needed.
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Bleach: We use a lot of
bleach on bedding, clothing, cleaning and as a disinfectant
in the kitchen & dinning area.
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Office Supplies: Copy
paper, #10 envelopes, top this list. Even used toner
cartridges. We exchange them for a ream of paper. This is a
great idea for your office area to help with no expense and
good for the environment.
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Bus Passes: Raise funds
to help provide bus passes to those in need. Please note
that Backstreet gets a 50% discount so it is better to bring
the funds in and let Backstreet buy the passes.
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Breakfast Foods: Many
breakfast foods are perishables that are needed to feed the
hungry gift cards work very well for this. Other foods such
as cereal are always in demand.
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Key Food items: The
following items are some that we always seem to run low on
in our pantry in order; Spaghetti sauce, Spaghetti, Cereal,
Peanut Butter, Hamburger Helper, Canned meats, Ravioli,
Mushrooms, Greens, Asparagus, Noodles, Juices, Rice, and for
critical lows check our monthly need list. Fresh fruits &
vegetables are always welcomed.
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Drug & Alcohol Test Kits:
Our guests are held to strict standards at the shelter and
can become costly. Funds should be donated directly to
Backstreet for these items and we will order through our
source.
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New King James Study Bibles:
"Study" Bibles are needed in the New King James version
for the Abundant Life Program.
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Classroom Materials:
Highlighters, paper, notebooks, poster board, post-its,
Christian magazines, clipboards, dry erase markers, Bible
covers and other classroom materials are needed for the
Abundant Life Program.
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Tools: Hand tools and
power tools are needed for all maintenance areas and can be
dropped off at the shelter M-F 10-5. What's in your garage?
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Special Needs and Services:
For special needs and services throughout the year
please contact Linda Kelley at the office.
Thank you so much for thinking
of helping the Backstreet Mission.
Please contact us if we can help facilitate any of the
suggested ideas above for your group. |
