Throughout the year, we also collect special items that help meet seasonal needs in our community. Donations such as school supplies, Christmas gifts and other items provide encouragement and practical support for the men, women and children we serve at MRM.

School Supplies

One in three children lives in poverty in our community – facing an uphill battle to stay in school and graduate.  Can you help?  Your donations will ensure students are equipped to learn and motivated to succeed by providing much-needed supplies!

 

Backpacks
Boys/Girls Elementary
(full size 18″ only)
Boys/Girls High School
(full size 18″ only)

 

NOTEBOOKS/FOLDERS
Single subject notebooks
Composition notebooks
2 pocket folders + 2 pocket folders with 3-prong
(Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Black)

 

PAPER
Graph Paper
Construction Paper
Post-Its
Index Cards

 

TECH
Thumb Drives
Ear Buds

 

HYGIENE
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer

 

To order directly from our Amazon School Supply Wish List, click here.

Christmas Gifts

Help make it a merry Christmas for individuals and families in need by providing new and unwrapped gifts!

Below are items on our Christmas Wish List ($15-20 minimum value, please). Can you help? Thank you for your consideration and generosity! (Don’t have time to shop? Feel free to make a monetary donation towards Christmas toys and gifts here and indicate “Christmas gifts” in the comments section.)

 

  • Classic board games
  • Classic card games
  • Character toys (ages 8-12) *especially for boys
  • Craft kits (ages 8-12)
  • Art sets/drawing pads
  • Legos®
  • Sensory items (e.g. slime, playdough, kinetic sand)
  • Sports equipment and athletic clothing (child/adult)
  • Headphones/Bluetooth speakers
  • Teen beauty kits (ages 13-18)
  • Mens and womens bath sets
  • Hat, scarf and glove sets (especially needed for women)
  • Plush blankets/robes/pajamas
  • $25 Amazon gift cards
  • Assorted batteries

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