DONATE
ITEMS TO DONATE
HOW TO DONATE
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Toilet paper
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Feminine pads (no tampons)
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Diapers size 1 – 5
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Laundry detergent
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Basic household cleaner (i.e. 409)
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Body soap
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Hand soap
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Dish soap
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Deodorant
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Body lotion
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Toothpaste and toothbrushes
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Razors and shaving cream
Donate items from our list: drop off a single item at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette. OR collect hundreds of items by hosting a drive with your classmates, teammates, co-workers or friends! For drive support materials email Erin Raska (revraska@fpcw.org).
Purchase items on the Stock the Shelves Registry at Target (Link is provided at the bottom of the page)
Donate money: Each month the cost is approximately $3000 to serve 125 families. Every dollar makes a difference! Send your checks to First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, with Stock the Shelves in the memo line of your check. OR, host a fundraiser at your school, work or club. All gifts are tax deductible!
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FAST FACTS:
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The average new born uses roughly 2,700 diapers a year, costing families $550 dollars annually. Consider donating one months supply of diapers, 225 diapers or $45.
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To provide a refugee family with the necessary items for complete oral care costs less than $10 a month.
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A donation of $25 can provide feminine products for over 3 families for one month. Without the necessary resources available, many refugee women are missing out on their education due to monthly periods, by purchasing a pack of Always infinity pads ($9.29), you are helping to secure a refugees women attendance at school.
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Food stamps do not cover the costs of buying paper goods, medicine or household supplies.
LINK FOR THE STOCK THE SHELVES REGISTRY AT TARGET: tgt.gifts/stocktheshelves
Drop off and mail your donations to the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette (600 9th Street, Wilmette Illinois, 60091)