As Valentine's Day is fast approaching, it is time for Meekins' annual collection on behalf of the Embry-Rucker Shelter. The Embry-Rucker Shelter is a 70-bed residential shelter located in Reston.
The shelter provides healthy, safe, emergency housing for families and single men and women. For information, please visit: http://www.restoninterfaith.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=15288 Because we are delivering the items before Valentine's Day, this collection will end next Thursday.
WHEN: begins Tuesday, February 2nd and ends on Thursday, February 11th
WHERE: collection bin will be in the hallway in front of the M2/M3 classroom
WHAT: please see wish list items listed below or open attachment. Bold items are especially needed.
GIFT CARDS:
Target
Big & Tall Store
Hair Cuttery
Sporting Good Stores
Kmart
CVS
Gas Stations
Giant
PERSONAL ITEMS:
Women’s and Men’s Flip Flops
Disposable razors
Deodorant
Shampoo
Nail clippers
Foot spray
Shaving Cream
Foot powder (talc)
Feminine Products
Mouthwash without Alcohol
Toothbrushes
Hair combs: wide tooth
Toothpaste
Women’s socks: new
Women’s Underwear: new
Facial tissues
Men’s underwear: new
Men’s t-shirts
Men’s dress socks and sweat socks: new
Sweatpants all sizes: new
FOOD ITEMS:
Ketchup
Juice: small containers
Mayonnaise
Rice
Salt & Pepper
Paper Products
Sugar
Cold Cereal
Coffee: large cans
Drink Mixes
MISC:
Watches: reliable, but cheap
Towels
Alarm Clocks: battery operated
Lip balm
Washcloths
Bottled water
Briefcases & backpacks
Umbrellas
Ponchos
Pillow cases
Flip flops
Flashlights
Tote bags
Mesh laundry bags
Sleeping bags: cleaned or new
Large Pocket Calendars
Door stoppers
Pillows: new
Rolling Suitcases
Batteries of all sizes: AA!
90 Quart Plastic Tubs
CLEANING ITEMS:
Kitchen Trash Bags
Utility Trash Bags
Laundry Detergent liquid low-suds
Lysol
Antibacterial Wipes
409 Disinfectant Spray
CHILDREN'S ITEMS:
Flip flops
Baby Bottles
Diapers: all sizes
Board Games
Winter gear
Sidewalk Chalk
Jump Ropes
Baby wipes
Thank you for all your generous support and donations!
The Social Responsibility Committee
(Jen Allmon, Jen Rothe, Kelley Smith, Christina Perruci, and Io Wolk)
