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-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope
The Henderson Men’s Shelter opens on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Donations will be accepted at the shelter from 3 until 5:30 p.m. this Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22.
Donations may also be dropped off at the First Presbyterian Church office on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. If you need another time to drop off donations, please contact Jane at (252) 432-9494.
This year, the shelter needs eight suppers delivered in take-out plates and/or individual bags. When restaurants donate meals, the shelter will need a driver to pick up the food and deliver it at 6:45 p.m.
To see detailed information and to sign up to bring meals, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4AABAD2DA6FE3-mens
DONATIONS
Donated clothing and supplies are needed to keep the shelter running and the men warm and dry.
NEEDED ITEMS
- Money – send checks to Community Partners of Hope, PO Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536
- Nabs, protein bars, cereal bars
- Instant hot chocolate mix (packets)
- Cup of noodles
- Cleaning supplies
- Laundry pods
- Paper towels
- PineSol type cleaner (gallons)
- Tall kitchen trash bags (13-gallon size)
The following new clothing items in sizes M, L, XL, 2X and 3X:
- Underwear – boxers, briefs, t-shirts
- Thermal sets – prefer dark colors
- Flannel PJ bottoms
- Waterproof men’s gloves
NOT NEEDED:
- Soap, shampoo or other toiletries
- Toothbrushes or toothpaste
- Mugs or any other dishes
- Breakfast cereals other than bars
- Blankets, pillows or linens
PRAYERS
Please continue to hold the shelter and all who face homelessness in your prayers.