Community Life

On September 17 & 18, in place of our monthly food and gift card drive, we will be holding a drive for donations to Kolbe House Jail Ministry, which is an outreach ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Please consider making a donation.
 
Requested Donations
 
Winter Items
● 30 New (or Like New) Winter Coats (15-size 2XL, 10 size 3XL, 5 size 4XL)
● 20 New (or Like New) Winter Scarves
● 50 New Men’s Winter Hats
● 50 New Men’s Winter Gloves
● 50 New Men’s Wool Socks
 
Clothing—New is preferred. Gently used is sometimes acceptable for certain items.
● Men’s waterproof work boots sizes 9 to 13 and also in half sizes
● Men’s black gym shoes sizes 9 to 13 and also in half sizes
● Men’s gym shorts sizes XL—XXXL
● Men’s sweatpants sizes XL—XXXL
● Men’s undershirts & plain T-shirts sizes XL—XXXL
 
Toiletries
● Toothpaste (6oz.bottles)
● Toothbrushes (adult size, single packages)
● Razors (single use)
● Deodorant (3 oz. sticks)
● Bar soap (regular or travel size)
● Shampoo (3 oz. bottles)
● Shaving cream (2 oz. canisters)
 
Gift Cards
● Subway
● Target
● Walmart
● Payless Shoes
 
Miscellaneous Items
● Black backpacks
 
Snack foods (all individual or snack sizes; no cans)
● Tuna & cracker snack packs
● Granola/Protein/Breakfast bars
● Crackers
● Fruit & applesauce cups
● Microwavable soup or macaroni
● Cookies/Chips (in limited amounts)