Thanks to donations from friends like you, we’re able to meet the physical needs of those who come through MRM doors for help. But our shelves aren’t always full, and we are always in need of the items below.

Personal Care Items

  • Washcloths
  • Razors (single or double blade)
  • Hair brushes — new only
  • Ethnic hair shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. (family size preferred)
  • Cold and cough medicine/cough drops
  • Pain relievers, like Tylenol and ibuprofen (non-alcoholic)
  • Tissue, toilet paper, feminine products
  • Alcohol-free mouthwash (16.9oz and smaller sizes)
  • Athlete’s Foot Spray, 5.3 oz.

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Clothing

  • Clothing and shoes for men, women, teenagers, toddlers, infants
  • Women’s and children’s underwear (new)
  • Women’s bras — LARGE sizes especially needed (new or like new)
  • Men’s jeans — all sizes
  • Men’s athletic shoes — all sizes
  • Men’s underwear (new; boxer briefs preferred, all sizes)
  • Men’s belts

Household Items

  • Alarm clocks
  • Home cleaning products (new/unopened)
  • Kitchen tools and supplies — pots and pans, serving utensils, etc.
  • Small appliances — toasters, blenders, coffee makers and electric portable grills
  • Home electronics — microwaves, vacuums, etc.
  • Paper products — plates, cups, napkins, etc.
  • Plastic spoons, forks, knives

Pantry

Beverages & Fresh Foods

  • Fresh milk
  • Bottled water
  • Bottled juice
  • Kids’ juice
  • Fresh fruit
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Lunch meats
  • Vienna sausages
  • Frozen ground beef, frozen poultry

Non-Perishable Snacks

  • 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

Other Non-Perishables

  • Canned beans (commercial size #10)
  • Canned corn (commercial size #10)
  • Canned fruit (commercial size #10)
  • Canned olives (commercial size #10)
  • Canned tomato products (commercial size #10)
  • Canned pasta
  • Ramen noodles
  • Salad dressing

Non-monetary donations can be delivered to our Distribution Center & Pantry located at our Central Campus at 19th and Wells Streets (enter parking lot from Kilbourn Avenue), Mondays-Fridays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Our Distribution Center and Pantry are closed on all major holidays.  To see a complete listing of those holidays, click here.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  If the gate to the parking lot is closed, please press the red button on the intercom, and someone will open the gate so you can enter.

 

Donations can also be mailed to:

830 N. 19th Street

Attn: Donations

Milwaukee, WI  53233