THE BRIDGE: OUR “WISH LIST”

We need many common items for our shelter! We respectfully request that donated items be new. For more information, please contact Chelsea Miller at 612-230-6657 or c.miller@bridgeforyouth.org.

Top 5 Urgent Needs

New T-Shirts, athletic shorts or sweat pants, sizes M-XL

Gift cards (MOA, Rainbow or Cub Foods, McDonald's, Target, etc.)

Socks, boxer shorts, bikini-cut underwear or large sports bras

Bus cards

Towels

On-Going Needs
Ice packs (reusable)
Ace bandages
Ibuprofen and Tylenol
ChapStick
Sheet and pillow cases (extra-long twin)
Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes and sanitary items, etc. - no aerosols, please)
Paper goods (paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue)
Maternity clothing

New or working dishwasher

Fun Stuff
Journals and notebooks
Art supplies
Games and cards
Candy

A subscription to a teen magazine of interest such as National Geographic "Rock Band" for the Xbox 360

Some groups like to put together “care packages” of things that our young people need. Here are some ideas for homeless youth getting started on their own:

Welcome Packages

Laundry Setup

Daily planner with address book & pens
Book of postage stamps #10 business envelopes
Disposable camera
Bus tokens or stored value bus card
Gift certificate to a grocery store

Laundry basket
Laundry soap, dryer sheets
Sheets, blankets, pillow cases

Bath Setup

Kitchen Setup

Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
Shampoo & conditioner, hair brush & comb
Bar soap, deodorant
Razors & shaving cream
Bath towels & washcloths
Shower curtain & rings

Kitchen towels, scrubbies, sponges
Dish drainer, dish soap

Set of dishes, cutlery
Plastic storage containers

We’re sorry, but we cannot accept used clothing donations - we just don’t have the staff or storage space to accommodate. Donated clothing should be limited to new t-shirts, socks, underwear, sweatshirts and sweat pants. Thank you!

The Bridge for Youth
2200 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55405
612-377-8800 www.bridgeforyouth.org

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