The good people at the Phoenix Rescue Mission are always accepting donations to "help provide life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger and homelessness."
More than 13,000 men, women and children are homeless in Maricopa County alone.
And now with the current sub-freezing temperatures in the valley, they need your donations more than ever.
To donate online click here!
CURRENTLY NEEDED ITEMS:
- Bottled Water
- Men’s Long-Sleeve T-Shirts, especially XXL and XXL
- Sunblock
- Lip Balm
- Sample Size Toiletries
- Razors, Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Shampoo & Lotion
- Socks – Men’s & Women’s, New
- Underwear – Men’s & Women’s, New, All Sizes
- Jeans & Pants – Men’s, New or Gently Used
- Shoes & Work Boots – Men’s, New or Gently Used
- Bath Towels & Bed Pillows
- Gloves, Hats, Scarves and Jackets
- Sleeping Bags
- Reading Glasses
- Bibles
ONGOING NEEDS:
- Non-perishable foods: We always need canned soups (especially canned stew and chili), powdered beverage mix, peanut butter and jelly, spices, seasonings and rubs, sugar, flour, salt and pepper.
- Meats and dairy: Due to limited availability at local food banks, the Mission can always use more hamburger meat, chicken, eggs, milk and lunch meats.
- Baby items: our Changing Lives Center is in desperate need of diapers, rash cream, bottles, formula, sippy cups, children’s dishes, baby bath tubs, baby soap, towels, baby food, kid appropriate snacks, baby swings, monitors, exersaucers, baby gyms, baby bouncers. If you can hold a drive for these items, please contact Nicole Pena at npena@phoenixrescuemission.org or 602-346-3342.
For more information on how you can help, please contact Larry Mann at lmann@phoenixrescuemission.org or (602) 346-3344.
Their donation center is located at 1468 N. 26th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 (SW corner of McDowell Rd. and 26th Ave.).
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you need an alternative time, please contact Larry at the above number to make an appointment.
Phoenix Rescue Mission does not sell or release any information about their donors to any other organization. Phoenix Rescue Mission is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Comments
NicolePena - Great work Smonty and Hippie Dom! Thank you for helping our community. I figure if my plants are freezing, imagine what it is like for a person.