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Every year, the people we serve at our various locations have needs that we do our best to meet.
Although we rise to these challenges willingly, the extra help we receive from you, our loyal, generous, and kind donors helps us make the most of our resources.
Over the years we have learned that the things that make the biggest difference to the people we help are the things they need the most.
With this in mind we ask for your help with donations that will be put to the best use.
Below we’ve included a list of the items we’re in greatest need of, along with the name and contact details of the relevant Ministry staff member.
We thank you in advance for your continued support.
To download a PDF of this list for distribution among your friends, neighbors, and congregants, please click here.
Emmanuel Dining Room
Contact for direct delivery, Father Meena Gude, OFM Cap., (302) 652-3228
Ground coffee, preferably large cans
Commercial-size cans of vegetables, spaghetti sauce, fruit, beans, tuna
Spaghetti, elbow macaroni, other pasta, instant mashed potatoes
Quaker Quick Oats (not instant), Cheerios, Wheaties, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, any brand of corn flakes
Just-add-water pancake mix & syrup
Gift cards to local grocery stores & the Restaurant Store
Please call if you can help fill Emmanuel Dining Room’s desperate need for volunteers:
Mary Mother of Hope House I
Contact for direct delivery, Khadija Robinson, (302) 652-8532
Standard size pillows
White pillow cases
Food storage containers
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Feminine hygiene products
Lotions
Coffee & sugar
Iced tea mix
Laundry detergent
Combs & brushes
Mary Mother of Hope House II & III
Contact for direct delivery, Khadija Robinson, (302) 652-8532
Standard size pillows
Twin sheet sets
Crib sheets & blankets
Bath towels & washcloths
Bath soap, Dove/Zest
Diapers size 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Baby wipes & bottles
Crib mattresses
Pots & pans, potholders
Dishes & glassware
Dish towels & dishrags
Samaritan Housing
Contact for direct delivery, Dion Murphy, (302) 652-0904
Twin size sheet sets & blankets
Diapers & diaper bags
Strollers
Bras & panties, all sizes
Socks
Umbrellas
Feminine hygiene products & toiletries
Sweaters, all sizes
House of Joseph I
Contact for direct delivery, Dion Murphy, (302) 652-0904
Pillows
White sheet sets, twin size
Men’s underwear, T-shirts & socks
Towels, washcloths & bodywash
Deodorant, toothpaste & toothbrushes, other toiletries
Men’s sweaters all sizes
Men’s pajamas
Padre Pio & House of Joseph Residence
Contact for direct delivery, Dion Murphy, (302) 652-0904
Pillows
Bed-in-a-bag sets, twin
Men’s pajamas, all sizes
Men’s sweaters, all sizes
Deodorant, toothpaste & toothbrushes, other toiletries
Sacred Heart Village I & II
Contact for direct delivery, Pat Kerezsi, (302) 654-5407
Vacuum cleaners
Arts & craft supplies
Small prizes
Bingo prizes
Activity kits
Child Care Program
Contact for direct delivery, Paulette Annane, (302) 428-3620
Similac Advance, soy formula
Diapers, size 3, 4, 5, 6
Pull-ups, size 4 & larger
Infant Tylenol
Children’s Motrin
Thermometers
Batteries sizes AA, C & D
Children’s masks
Rattles, pacifiers & sippy cups
Reusable plastic plates, small & large size
Construction paper & glue sticks
Playdough & fingerpaints
Watercolor paint sets
Children’s musical instruments
Circus books
2 large wall calendars with numbers to use in the classroom
Child-size spoons & forks
House of Joseph II
Contact for direct delivery, Trudy Maldonado, (302) 594-9473
Sweaters, medium through 3XL
Coffee, tea bags, iced tea mix
Adult coloring books
DVD movies, new
Small prizes for Bingo & games
Arts & crafts activities/supplies
Various toiletries
3 computer tablets for CNA records
Outdoor picnic table
Patio table, lightweight, no glass
New 5-6” cushions for patio seats,
two 44-by-24” & four 24-by-22”