We need many common items for our shelter. We respectfully request that donated items be new. For more information please contact Chelsea at 612-230-6657 or email c.miller@bridgeforyouth.org
URGENT NEEDS
School supplies (2011 planners, pens, pencils, calculators, two-pocket folders, resume paper)
Athletic shorts or sweatpants, sizes M-XL
Gift cards (Rainbow or Cub Foods, McDonald's, Target, Mall of America)
Socks, boxer shorts, bikini-cut underwear, large sports bras
Bus cards
ON-GOING NEEDS
Towels
Hair brushes
Ice packs (reusable)
Ace bandages
Ibuprofen and Tylenol
ChapStick
Sheets and pillow cases (extra-long twin size)
Feminine hygiene products
Paper goods (paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue)
Maternity clothing
Disposable diapers
FUN STUFF
Musical instruments (conga drums, rain sticks, shakers, maracas, tamborines, beat sticks, cow bells, etc.)
Journals
Art supplies
Subscription to a teen magazine
Board games or dice
Disposable or digital cameras
Digital converter boxes (2)
Movies and event passes/tickets
Photo albums
Candy
New luggage and carry-ons
CLOTHING
Hooded Sweatshirts
White-T-Shirts
Tank Tops
Boots - dress or winter (adult large sizes)
Shoes - tennis or dress (adult large sizes)
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: