Immediate needs

• Adhesive bandages (a.k.a. “band-aids”)

• Deodorant

• Tampons

• Shampoo and conditioner (including natural hair care products)

• Body wash

• Toothpaste (any) and toothbrushes (adult)

• Diapers (sizes 4–8) and Pull-ups (any size)

• Baby wipes (unscented)

• Toilet Paper

• Paper Towels

• Bath towels

• Bed pillows (standard size)

• Shelf-stable food (examples: peanut butter, crackers, canned beans)

• Trash bags (heavy duty 13-gallon tall kitchen size)

• Cleaning supplies (toilet, bathroom, kitchen, glass/window, all-purpose, etc.)

• Liquid dish soap

• Pots and pans

• Plastic food storage containers

• Over-the-counter pain/fever medicines (children and adult)

• Baby lotion

• Razors

• Disinfecting wipes

• Laundry detergent pods (“free & clear” for sensitive skin)

• Kroger gift cards

Special Appeal: New Hope for Families would eagerly welcome the donation of a 7+ passenger vehicle.

We serve 12 families in our shelter, which (at the moment) includes 16 adults and 22 children. While they stay with us, we frequently transport families to doctor visits, job interviews, housing appointments, meetings with schools and government services, and supply runs to the grocery store. Also, and most excitingly, we are regularly moving a family and all of their belongings into their new home, two or more times every month!

We are grateful to our friends at Beacon, who have graciously lent us their 12-passenger van to use this summer. But, in the long run, New Hope needs another vehicle of our own with more than 2 rows of seats that will fit at least 7 people. If you know of anyone looking to pass along a reliable van or SUV, please point them in our direction.