Since 1883 the Milwaukee Rescue Mission has been ministering to the hungry and hurting in Milwaukee. In 1991 they opened Joy House for homeless mothers and their children. Joy House offers emergency and long-term programs. This is made possible through community support.
There is a present need for Non-Perishable Snacks for their Joy House Ministry as they minister to the children of mothers they serve.
Through September 20th, VCY is collecting the following items for use at the Mission. Please limit your donations to the following needed items:
- Fruit snacks
- Cereal for kids — Cheerios, etc.
- Cereal bars
- Chip bags (large or individual)
- Healthy snack cakes, cookies
- Pop Tarts
- Pudding Cups
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Trail mix, nuts
Additionally, the mission has an urgent need for the following:
Men’s Items:
- Men’s boxer briefs — sizes M, L and XL (NEW only)
- Men’s deodorant!
- Men’s jeans — sizes 30-34 (all lengths) (New or like new)
- Men’s shower shoes — sizes L and XL Flip Flops
Women’s Items:
- Women’s underwear, especially size 9 (NEW only)
- Women’s ankle socks
Children and Infant Items:
- Baby-toddler socks!
- Two-seat strollers (we have enough single seats, thank you!)
- Pull up diapers (5T, 6T, 7T) — NEW ONLY
General Hygiene and Houseware Items:
- Men’s deodorant! (Doubly emphasized)
- Toothpaste
- Non-alcoholic cough medicine (please check expiration date!)
- Kleenex
- Cough drops (please check expiration date!)
- Foot powder
- Q-tips
- Mouthwash
- Dish soap
- Reusable water bottles (NEW only)
- Full-sized bath towels
- Small wash cloths
VCY will have a collection table at the VCY Rally, Saturday, September 20th at 6pm at the Waukesha Expo. Please bring items with you.
If you are unable to attend the rally, you may drop off items by September 20th at:
VCY Offices, 3434 West Kilbourn Ave
VCY Bookstore, 10707 W Capitol Dr
THANK YOU FOR MINISTERING TO THE HUNGRY AND HURTING!
