- Sojourner Truth House
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Sojourner Truth House will gratefully accept in-kind donations for our community. Thank you for considering us for your donation!
If you would like to organize a donation drive please contact us, so that we can effectively coordinate the donations being collected. (219) 885-2282.
Urgent Needs!
Adult incontinence, pull-up style briefs, all sizes
Children’s pull-ups, size 3T/4T
Brooms and dustpans
Irons and Ironing boards
Mops/ buckets, Swiffer style sweeper/ mop
Oven mitts and potholders
Shower curtains and shower curtain liners
Small appliances: microwaves, crock pots, air fryers, toasters/ toaster ovens, and blenders (new or used, but clean and in working order, please)
Waste baskets and tall kitchen trash cans
Gallon and quart size plastic storage bags
Pancake mix and syrup, canned tuna or chicken, and pasta sauce for the pantry
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Move-In Room Kits
Put together a kit for one of our clients ready to move-in to stable housing!
Select from personal hygiene, household cleaning supplies, a bathroom, or a kitchen! Put together a themed or color scheme all packaged nicely, ready for our clients to choose off the shelf and move in.
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On-going Needs
Food items for our Pantry:
Breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup)
Canned fruit, vegetables, meat, and soups
Dry pasta
Shelf-stable milk
Personal hygiene items for our clients:
Adult incontinence briefs
Body wash, hand soap, bar soap
Deodorant (for both men and women)
Diapers, pull-ups, and baby wipes
Lotion (scented and unscented)
Shampoo, conditioner, combs, hairbrushes, hair gel, hair care items
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash and floss
Toilet paper
Pads and tampons
Diapers, pull-ups, and baby wipes
Clothing items for our Clothes Closet:
Gym shoes, new or like new condition (especially in need of women’s size 11 and up and wide sizes)
Pajamas for adults (all sizes; XS through plus sized)
Women’s clothing size XS for the spring/ summer season
Household cleaners for our clients’ homes:
All-purpose cleaner
Bathroom cleaner
Dish soap
Kleenex
Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Paper towels
Sponges and Brillo pads
Ziplock bags in quart gallon and jumbo (2 gallon) size
Housewares for our client move-ins :
Bagless vacuums
Bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths
Bed sheet sets, blankets, and comforters
Cooking pots and pans
Cutting boards and knife sets
Disposable coffee cups
Garbage cans and waste baskets
Indoor household lightbulbs
Small appliances especially blenders, toasters, microwaves, irons and also ironing boards
Wall mirrors and picture frames
Five Loaves & Two Fish
Are you a member of an organization, business, or club seeking to make a positive impact in your community? Our Five Loaves and Two Fish Initiative is a special program aimed at addressing the food pantry requirements of Sojourner Truth House. By participating, you and your organization can actively contribute to the community.
Sojourner Truth House’s Food Pantry caters to the needs of approximately 700-1,000 families each month. As a result, the demand for supplies is higher than ever before, and the pantry is facing the challenge of depleting resources rapidly.
Currently, the most urgent needs include:
Canned fruit
Canned meat (tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)
Canned pasta
Canned vegetables
Cereal
Hamburger helper
Jelly (no peanut butter)
Macaroni & cheese
Oatmeal
Pancake mix & syrup
Pasta
Pork & beans
Rice
Soup
Spaghetti sauce
To get started with your drive, please fill out the form below, and someone will contact you or call Sharon at 219.789.2222.
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“No Thank You” List
We appreciate all the support we receive from our donors, but we are unable to accept the following items for safety or storage reasons.
Used bunkbeds
Used or opened carseats
Used cribs
Used bassinets
Waterbeds
King & California King mattresses, box springs, and rails
Sofa beds / Convertible sofas
Desks
Entertainment centers
Bookcases and shelves
Appliances over 7 years old
Dishwashers
Exercise equipment
Pianos / Organs
Windows
Doors
Construction materials
Open paint
Tires and automotive parts
Drapes / Curtains
Unframed glass or mirrors
CDs, DVDs, & VHS tapes or players
Figurines or knick knacks
Used books
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