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Our wish list to serve the poor

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:

  • Churches, synagogues, temples, other faith groups, clubs, businesses or other groups to become meal partners to prepare & serve one meal a month at the location of your choice.
  • Individuals & groups to help serve meals & clean up, especially on weekends.
  • Gift cards to local grocery stores & the Restaurant Store

 

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”

 

 

 

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