Items Needed Before July 20, 2024

A message from Joe White, founder of Highways and Hedges Ministry WV

Ok folks, I usually don’t ask but the good book says to ask and ye shall receive of Christ.  So, if that’s the case, and we are to be Christlike, I’m asking you. Highways And Hedges Ministry WV and Misfit Missions, Inc have teamed up to go to a really large apartment building in Charleston WV and there will be children there. I’m asking for donations of new clothes, shirts, pants socks, etc. school is about to start soon and many of these children will fall through the cracks, let’s see if we can get some stuff on sale to make a kid's day. Just contact one of us and we can pick it up or you can drop off at one of our street feed sites when we are there. Thank you in advance.

Items Always Needed

Welcome! We appreciate your interest in supporting our mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus through our very active street ministry. Your donations play a vital role in helping us provide food, supplies, compassion and love to those in need.

We are currently in need of all the items listed below.  Your contributions help us ensure that no one in our communities goes hungry and we hope to provide emergency tents as we receive them from your generous donations to help the homeless stay out of the elements.  The hot summer sun and the cold winters are brutal on them.

Our priority is to assist the homeless, in which they require food donations that consist of convenient items that are packaged or in flip-top cans for easy access. Many lack the means to heat food, so it's crucial to ensure that any donated canned meats are fully cooked. As you know the homeless require items that are ready to eat.

Food donations are also crucial for those who have the means to cook or heat their food. Numerous individuals are trapped in low-paying, minimum wage jobs and struggle to cope with soaring food costs while managing rent or mortgage, utility bills, and insurance. Often, they must forgo meals to pay these bills, compelling them to seek assistance, which can prevent homelessness,

We will post when we need food boxes for families with homes in need. Since they have the ability to cook, the donated food items can be a little different.

DONATION ITEM LIST

Below you will find a list of suggested items to donate.

  • Soap, shampoo & conditioner, 3 in 1 liquid soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, non-alcohol mouth wash, chap stick, antiperspirant deodorant, razors, shaving cream, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, (Travel size toiletries are preferred) nail clippers, hairbrush, comb, wet wipes adult washcloths XL size.  - Many have to carry their belongings daily.

  • Sleeping Bags, emergency tents (see example below), blankets, mylar blankets, rain gear, gloves, toboggans, socks, shoes, warm scarves, coats, warm sweatshirts, warm sweatpants, any clothing is appreciated, hand warmers, insole foot warmers (Hot Hands). Solar rechargeable flashlights (small).

  • Acetaminophen, Rolaids/Tums, Small First Aid Kits, Band-Aids, Petroleum Jelly, Zip lock bags, Tampons and Feminine pads, Incontinence underwear and pads for seniors, we occasionally get request for baby diapers.

  • Dog Food (If they aren't eating neither is the dog.) 

  • I have seen them lay down a platter of hot food for the dog to eat and not ask for another plate for themselves.

  • $5.00 Gift Cards to McDonalds or Wendy's

  • For hot drinks like coffee or hot chocolate.

Food Items For The Homeless

  • Applesauce, pudding, cereal bars, pop tarts, chips, Vienna sausages, potted meat, packages of tuna (not cans), canned fully cooked chunk chicken or beef, roast beef, keystone fully cooked canned ground beef, beef stew, single serving peanut butter, peanut butter crackers, variety pack crackers, or small packs of cookies, beanie weenies, flip top cans of soups, or pasta, slim Jims, Individual packs of hot chocolate. This is just some of what can be donated.   You can donate other items as long as it's flip top cans, packages or easy open.  Occasionally someone will ask for a can opener.

EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCY TENT ITEMS

Available at Amazon & Temu

ONE PIECE SURVIVAL SHELTER

By providing a tent, you are helping them stay out of the Sweltering heat and freezing cold.

ONE PIECE SURVIVAL SHELTER INSTRUCTION VIDEO

OUTDOOR AUTOMATIC TENT

OUTDOOR AUTOMATIC TENT INSTRUCTION VIDEO

SUN PROTECTION TENT

SUN PROTECTION TENT INSTRUCTION VIDEO

PORTABLE TOLET KIT

PORTABLE TOLET KIT INSTRUCTION VIDEO

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