Donation Needs
Simon House
Food donations are in need at the Simon House food bank. For information specific needs, contact Patsy Konecky at 564-8444.
TeamMates
New or gently used games or activities for the mentor and menteee to use during their mentoring sessions. These can include board games, card games, puzzles, kits, scrapbooking materials, etc.
Small (2 drawer) file cabinet
Contact Tricia Faust at 564-6248
Center for Survivors Needs list
Cleaning supplies - sponge mops, garbage bags, laundry detergent, cleaners (windex, pine sol, etc.) bleach, paper towels, dish soap
Household supplies - bath towels, sheet sets, bed pillows, dish towels/cloths, dinnerware, glasses, silverware,pots and pans
Personal Care Items - toothbrushes/paste, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, hair brushes, diapers, toilet paper, lotion, hair products, baby wipes
Food items - spaghetti sauce/pasta, cereal, applesauce, canned or bottled juice, peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, coffee and tea, flour, sugar
Misc. items - batteries (AA,AAA, and 9 volt), light bulbs, Ziploc Bags, foil, plastic wrap,
Table for Children's Room at Center (3 ft-4 ft square or round; 24 inches high)
For more information contact the Center for Survivors at 564-2155.
Youth For Christ
Donations of snacks or pop is greatly appreciated! YFC sees an average of 300 kids a week and they are always hungry and thirsty. You may sign up for a specific program's food roster for cookies, bars, sloppy joe's, chips, hotdogs, etc, or just bring items to office (freezer available). Contact Darla Neemeyer at 564-3700.
Platte Valley Humane Society
The Paws and Claws Adoption Center has a continuous need for the following items: cat litter, paper towels, Clorox, laundry soap, Diamond Dog and cat food, garbage bags, leashes, and collars. They also have a need for a few larger items: 6 and 10 foot ladder, snow blower, and an old mini van or small pick up with a topper for transporting animals to the vet. Contact the Adoption Center at 562-5683.
Prairie Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross
The following is condensed list of donation needs: Paper and miscellaneous office supplies, postage, laptop for disaster response/office, food for Bloodmobile, 4'x6' American Flag, lanyards. For a larger list of needs, contact Jenni Moji at 564-8314.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army food bank is in great needed for canned meat and fruit, and cereal. There is also a need for baby diapers. Diapers need to be in an unopened package. Donations can be dropped off at the Salvation Army store Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Contact Charlene Wilson at 564-2184.
Columbus Rescue Mission
The Rescue Mission is in need of canned goods and vehicles. Contact Chaplain Ted Pearson at 563-1096.
Paws and Claws Adoption Center
Paws and Claws is in need of various items at their animal adoption center. Needs include cat litter, paper towels, trash bags of all sizes, and gas gift cards. Contact Debbie Potter at 562-5683.