At this time we are in greatest need of the following items:
Men’s Items (NEW or LIKE NEW):
- Men’s long underwear — all sizes (NEW only) — !Â
- Men’s boxer briefs — sizes M, L and XL (NEW only)Â
- Men’s winter coats (S, M, L, 3X)
- Men’s deodorant
- Men’s sweatpants — sizes 2X and 3X
- Shower shoes
- Belts
Women’s Items (NEW or LIKE NEW):
- Women’s deodorant
- Women’s underwear, (NEW only, Medium sizes) —!
- Women’s pajamas (all sizes)
Children and Infant Items:
- Toddler girls clothes (3T-5T) — !
- Girls and boys winter coats (youth XL, especially for boys)—!
- Toddler girls winter coats (7-8)—!
- Boy’s boxer briefs (all sizes)
- Diapers (5-6)
- Diaper bags
- Children’s ankle socks
- Girls shoes (10C-12C)
- Youth shoes (1Y-2Y)
- Baby bottles
General Hygiene and Houseware Items:
- Scent-free lotion/soap
- Baby oil/baby powder/baby soap
- Vaseline
- Bedsheets (any size)
- Kleenex
- Full-sized bath towels
- Small kitchen appliances (toasters, microwaves, blenders, etc.)
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!
