At this time we are in greatest need of the following items:

Men’s Items (NEW or LIKE NEW):

  • Men’s boxer briefs — NEW only, ALL SIZES (especially medium
  • Men’s jeans — sizes 30-34 (all lengths 32″-36″, NOT 30″)
  • Men’s sweatpants — all sizes except XL (especially Medium & Large)
  • Men’s belts
  • Men’s winter gloves — sizes Large and XL
  • Men’s shower shoes — sizes L and XL Flip Flops

Women’s Items (NEW or LIKE NEW):

  • Women’s underwear — NEW ONLY
  • Women’s socks — all sizes
  • Women’s winter coats — size L and up

Children and Infant Items (NEW only):

  • Children’s cough drops (please check expiration date!)
  • Children’s cough medicine (please check expiration date!)
  • New Underwear — all sizes
    • Boys’ boxer briefs — sizes 10/12, 14/16
  • Beginner bras
  • Strollers (used acceptable)

General Hygiene and Houseware Items:

  • Body wash (men’s and women’s)
  • Lotion (men’s and women’s)
  • Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
  • Small wash cloths
  • Immodium Tablets;  Pepto Bismol (liquid or chewables)
  • Tums
  • Antibiotic cream
  • Allergy medication
  • Cough drops (please check expiration date!)
  • Non-Alcoholic Cough medicine (please check expiration date!)
  • Queen bed sheets / comforters
  • Kleenex
  • Non-Alcoholic Mouthwash
  • Hairbrushes

DONATION DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS

If you’re able to help in providing any of the above items, you may drop them off at our Central Campus Distribution Center (Kilbourn Avenue and 18th Street) anytime between 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday.

Upon entering the parking lot off of Kilbourn Ave., veer left, drive down the ramp and make a left turn at the end of the ramp. There you will find a door on your right to the Distribution Center, where staff can assist with your donation and provide a receipt.

 

Donations may also be sent by mail, whether sent from your home or purchased and shipped from a store (like Target, Amazon, etc.). Please address mailed donations to:

Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Attn: Distribution Center
830 N 19th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233

If it’s easier, you may also make a financial gift towards our urgent needs by visiting milmission.org/urgentgift and giving a donation. You can even indicate in the comments section which need you are supporting, if you like. Please know that we will greatly appreciate any help you are able to provide!