Our 2023 Mission Begins on November 12.

NEW ITEMS ONLY

• Hats, mittens and gloves in all sizes
• Deodorant, body wash, shampoo
• Diapers size 5&6
• Hams & turkeys (please put these in the freezer in the main SEAS kitchen)
• Boxed foods and staple items such as peanut butter, spaghetti/sauce, oil, sugar, coffee, rice (no canned veggies or soup, please)
• Gift cards to Walmart, Target and Cub (please bring gift cards to the office)
• Coats and boots in all sizes (only coats and boots can be new or gently used)

The Franciscan Brothers of Peace are located in St. Paul and give free, wholehearted service to all, especially to the poor and the needy, without salary or monetary gain. Over half of their patrons are immigrants who are regular visitors.

NEW ITEMS ONLY

• Gift cards for fuel, Amazon, Target, WalMart, Cub, Visa, Lyft Ride Service, Movies, Coffee, Bowling, etc. (please bring these to the SEAS office)
• Gifts for Teens
• Makeup sets and bags
• Beauty face masks
• Skincare sets
• Body scrubs
• Hygiene product gift sets for all ages and genders
• New sweatshirts and hoodies
• Reusable water bottles
• Headphones
• Phone chargers
• Laundry baskets

Lewis House shelters provide emergency housing and assistance to women and their children escaping domestic or sexual violence. At the Lewis House, trained advocates offer emotional support, safety planning, referrals to community resources, and help in navigating the court system. The Hastings shelter will close in November of 2023 due to lack of funding. The Eagan shelter remains open.

NEW ITEMS ONLY

Make Blessing Bags with travel-size items for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Please include:

• Shampoo
• Comb
• Shaving Cream
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Razor

If you would also like to put in a pair of warm socks and/or a hat, that would be greatly appreciated.

Put all items in a Ziploc bag or Christmas stocking.

A second option would be to Adopt-a-family. Share the joy of the season and get together with friends, co-workers, family, or by yourself by fulfilling a family's wish list. Holiday Assistance sign up typically opens on November 15. Click HERE to check for openings.

A third option is to provide a Holiday Meal. Food is provided to nearly all households receiving Project Share. Please consider making a donation of $40 to cover the cost of a holiday meal for a neighbor in Hastings.

NEW ITEMS ONLY

• Long-sleeved onesies for boys and girls, especially sizes NB to 9 months
• Books for infants and children
• WaterWipes
• Diapers and wipes for sensitive skin
• Pampers and Milly Moon diapers in sizes 3, 4 and 5
• Loveys (stuffed animals with blankets attached)
• Gift cards for gas, Target, Wal Mart, Amazon (please bring these to the SEAS office)
• Crib mattress pads
• Boppy pillows and covers
• Pumping kits (Spectra, Motif)
• Items to pamper moms (lotion,etc.)

If you have a positive pregnancy test, you have three choices. parenting, adoption, or abortion options. TLC is a safe place that allows these options to be discussed, concerns to be heard and questions to be answered. They offer free, confidential pregnancy conseling, support and resources.