Things We Could Use Right Away:
1. 20 Large Print NLT Bibles Life Application Bibles – We are hoping to begin some bible study classes in 2010 and would like to give these away to everyone that attends.
2. Toiletry Items –
| Deodorant |
| Razors |
| Shaving Cream |
3. Yet Another 15 Passenger Van – As our outreach grows to over 300 meals weekly so do our volunteers. We would love to be able to provide 3 different delivery routes.
4. Food Items – (Think small refrigerator, no freezer & microwave cooking) We get calls on occasion throughout the week for food assistance and would like to have a started bag/box of items to give.
| Pop top canned goods |
| Ramen Noodles |
| Mac & Cheese |
| Canned Fruits & Vegetables |
5. We would love to have monthly sponsors for a weekly food item. The list is below and the current quantity is 1200 at a cost per month:
| Paper Sacks | 0.021 | $32.00 |
| Chip Ziploc Bags | 0.016 | $25.00 |
| Sandwich Ziploc Bags | 0.016 | $25.00 |
| Napkin | 0.010 | $12.00 |
| Drink | 0.186 | $238.00 |
| Mustard Packs | 0.011 | $18.00 |
| Mayo Packs | 0.038 | $45.00 |
| String Cheese | 0.147 | $180.00 |
| Granola Bar | 0.164 | $200.00 |
| Turkey/Ham | 0.343 | $420.00 |
| Chips | 0.189 | $215.00 |
| Cookie Ziploc Bags | 0.021 | $25.00 |
| Cookies | 0.045 | $60.00 |
| Bun | 0.000 | McDonalds |
| Cheese Slice | 0.052 | $68.00 |
| Applesauce Fruit Cup | 0.240 | $300.00 |
| Spoon | 0.020 | $24.00 |
| Verse | 0.010 | $12.00 |
| Resource Sheet | 0.020 | Sir Speedy |
| Total Cost per Meal $1.54 |
6. BICYCLES – Any Condition. Check out Recycle Your Bicycle
7. A JOBS, JOBS, JOBS Resource List for unskilled labor such as Dishwashers, Lawn Maintenence, etc. We run across a lot of people looking for work. If you have a need for unskilled labor please let us know and we can send potential applicants your way.
Things We Will Need Soon:
1. $1 Million Dollars & Community Partners – to buy and renovate a weekly stay motel and convert it into a HUD approved affordable housing complex.