Most Needed Item of the Month

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August’s most needed item of the month is … Back to School Supplies!

Help us get kids & teens these most needed items for school:

ball point pens
• washable markers (fine tip)
• #2 pencils
• large pink erasers
• spiral notebooks
• composition notebooks
• folders
• crayons
• colored pencils
• pencil cases
• HIGH-NEED ITEMS: backpacks (for all ages) & earbuds
NEW clothing of all sizes for kids & teens (jeans, pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, socks, underwear, shoes) is also appreciated!

Donations of these items can be dropped off at the Share Fromhold Service Center, 2306 NE Andresen Road, during our Open Warehouse Hours:

Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursdays: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Like to plan ahead? Here is a complete list of high-need items by month.

  • January: Canned soup & chili 
  • February: Hair care & accessories for BIPOC clients
  • March: Menstrual products
  • April: Tents, tarps & sleeping bags
  • May: Food for Backpack program
  • June: Travel-sized toiletries
  • July: Bottled water & sports drinks
  • August: Back-to-school supplies
  • September: Snack foods for Backpack program
  • October: Socks, underwear, diapers & wipes
  • November: Sweatshirts, sweatpants & raincoats
  • December: Give with Cheer Wish List 

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Please consider an online donation today.

Donate Resources

Donations of physical goods are always welcome. High-need items include non-perishable food, new hygiene & personal care items and new cleaning supplies.

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