The Holidays can be a tough time for people facing homelessness. Currently, 1 in 4 people are severely cost-burdened in the Mankato Area, making them vulnerable to homelessness. In 2020, over 1000 individuals sought out emergency shelter in our area, and of those, nearly half were children under the age of 18.
In order to make the Holiday Season a bit brighter for our Shelter Guests and Transitional Housing Clients, we encourage you to participate in the Holiday Wishes program. Call us to let us know you’re committing to the program, then please purchase at least one item from each category below to create a family bundle.
Don’t want to shop? Donate instead.
$50 can purchase a bundle for a family of three. $100 can purchase a bundle for a family of six.
Laundry Items
Laundry baskets, hangers, dryer sheets, fabric softener, bathroom towels or rugs.
Personal Care
Hand soaps, baby wipes, textured/ethnic hair care products.
Entertainment
DVD’s, board games, cards, outside sports, puzzles, movie tickets.
Toys
Crafts, coloring books, crayons, building blocks, play-doh, learning toys, action figures, toy cars.
Kitchen
Pots, pans, silverware, kitchen towels, utensils, dishes, glasses, cups, food storage containers.
Cleaning Supplies
Broom & dust pan, cleaning wipes, cleaning spray, cleaning towels, scrub brush, air freshener.
Gift Cards
Grocery or fuel only gift cards (Walmart, Kwik Trip, Target, Casey’s, Holiday, Aldi).
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Plan to participate?
It’s helpful if we know how many bundles we will be receiving. We appreciate your letting us know if your family or organization plans to provide a holiday bundle.