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 backpacks
  • Men’s shower shoes — sizes 10 and up
  • Shaving razors (whole razors only)
  • Men’s lotion

Women’s Items (NEW or LIKE NEW):

  • Shoes and sandals — size 11-12
  • Women’s socks — all sizes

Children and Infant Items (NEW only):

  • Baby wipes
  • Children’s cough drops (please check expiration date!)
  • New Underwear — all sizes, especially 18-20
    • Boys’ underwear — especially sizes 5/6 and 7/8
  • Beginner bras
  • School uniform clothing (all sizes for children K4-12th grade):
    • Khaki pants
    • Blue/navy pants
    • Polos — red, gray and blue
  • Pull-Ups — sizes 3T-4T, 4T-5T
  • Diapers — Sizes 5-6
  • Strollers (used acceptable)
  • Baby carriers (used, unexpired carriers 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
  • Bar soap
  • Immodium Tablets;  Pepto Bismol (liquid or chewables)
  • Tums
  • Allergy medication
  • Queen bed sheets / comforters
  • Laundry soap
  • Kleenex
  • Mouthwash
  • Hairbrushes
  • Dish soap

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!