The Gathering Place is donor-funded and volunteer-run; we depend on the support of our community to continue our service.
We have many ways to get involved; check out opportunities below!
PLEASE NOTE
WE DO NOT ACCEPT USED
CLOTHING OR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
(UNLESS WE SPECIFICALLY ASK FOR THESE ITEMS)
NOR DO WE ACCEPT SINGLE-SERVING LEFTOVERS OR OPENED/PARTIALLY USED ITEMS OF ANY TYPE ESPECIALLY FOOD/HYGEINE ITEMS.
WE DO ACCEPT LARGE QUANTITIES OF
EXCESS CATERING FROM INDIVIDUAL/ORGANIZATION EVENTS.
Funding
Our BIGGEST need is financial support. Our operating expenses can run in excess of $5000 per month; This covers rent, utilities, insurance and consumables as well as basic business operating expenses.
We would love to grow and offer more services, but we cannot do it without your support.
Food
We accept the following foods:
- Single-serving, Ready-to-eat food (crackers, trail mix, tuna/crackers, chef boyardee, think “lunch-box ” type items)
- Fresh/Frozen Meat
- Fresh/Frozen Produce
- Bulk Perishable as well as Non-perishable items
Other Goods
We have a variety of items we use in our ministries and appreciate donations for the following:
- Sunscreen/Bugspray
- Travel-size hygiene items
- Feminine hygiene items
- Wet Wipes
- Tarps
- Single person tents/cots
- GOOD QUALITY GLOVES
- Men’s & Women’s NEW UNOPENED – socks, underwear, tshirts, long johns,
Many of these items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist and shipped directly to us:
Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors!
And a special thanks to…
- The Bryan Family
- The Older Family
- The Dickerson Family
- The Smith Family
- The Ferrara Family
- The Styborski Family
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