St. Francis Borgia has ongoing collections for clothing and toiletry items as described below. Volunteers from our parish Inner City Ministry regularly deliver your donations to Milwaukee for those in need.
Drop-off site
The Inner City Ministry shed is located in North Church parking lot, on the Covered Bridge Road (east) side. Donations of clothing and toiletries can be placed here 24/7 for your convenience. Please don’t bring or place items in the Church.
Clothing
Gently-used clothing is acceptable to donate, please pack your donated clothing in bags labeled for men, women or children, and drop them off at the Inner City Ministry Shed. They will be delivered to Repairers of the Breach, House of Peace, and McCannon Brown Homeless Sanctuary in Milwaukee – wherever there is need.
McCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary (MBHS) Donations
If you are able to donate anything to MBHS, items that are needed are listed below and can be placed in the shed located in the North Church parking lot. Please label your items MBHS. Please call the parish office with any questions, thank you for your donation and consideration.
- Deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, razors, lip balm, sunscreen, nail clippers, Vaseline, body wash, Kleenex, toilet tissue, diapers (size 4-7) with baby wipes
- Household cleaners such as dish soap, laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, etc.
- Ongoing needs of Queen and king sheet sets, large blankets, sleeping bags , towels, washcloths, rain ponchos
- Men’s size L and 4XL boxers and socks, men’s 32 and 36 (waist) jeans, L and XL hoodies, Men’s athletic shoes sizes 12-15, women’s underwear size 7- 9
- Crockpots, toaster ovens, microwaves, electric skillets, small grills (for those without working stoves, blenders (for those who have trouble chewing)
- Suitcases with wheels, small shopping carts,wagons and strollers to help people transport items
- Fans, air conditioning units and/or air conditioners (for those who have medical conditions)
Other Needs
Periodically, the parish publicizes more specific Inner City Ministry needs, focusing on the most urgent needs for a particular time. These focused solicitations will be listed separately on the Volunteer page.