The STUFF-A-MINI campaign will start on Nov 21, 2009 through to Dec 18, 2009 and MINI Crowfoot will be helping us again to provide a drop off location and MINI's to support this years donations.

This year we hope to stuff multiple MINI's

The YWCA appreciates all gifts of a non-violent nature to benefit the women and children who seek their assistance.

This year the YWCA has prepared a wish list of items, in three categories, Gifts in Kind, Gifts that Nourish and Monetary Gifts.

Gifts to Give in Kind

Diapers – newborns to size six
Diaper Wipes
Infant Formula, bottles, & sippy cups
Socks, pajamas & slippers in all sizes
Bras and underwear in all sizes
Towels and face clothes
Bedding – twin XL and Standard
Pillows, blankets and comforters
Plates, bowls, mugs and glasses
Cutlery, kitchen utensils and pots
Alarm clocks and blow dryers
Journals and pens

10 – New microwaves and small bar fridges for resident rooms at YWCA Mary Dover House
5 – New laptops for Intervention Services Administration at YWCA Sheriff King Home
50 – New desktop computers for Intervention Services Administration
5 – New 19”-21” flat screen monitors for Intervention Services Administration
40 – New 4GB USB memory sticks for Intervention Services and Home and School Support Services

Gifts That Nourish (YWCA is in need of non-perishable foods with nutritional value and far off expiry date that can be combined together as a meal)

Canned Meats and Fish
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Soups (canned or dry)
Canned evaporated milk
Tetra pack rice or soya milk
Powdered milk
Canned beans
Canned lentils and beans
Dry lentils and beans
Whole grain rice or Minute rice
100% real fruit juice boxes
Individual packages of pasta or rice (like sidekicks)
Microwaveable chicken/rice dinners
Whole grain pasta and pasta sauce
Instant Potatoes
Peanut Butter
Jam, Jelly, Fruit spread
Whole grain cereals
Cheese Whiz
Whole Grain Crackers

Monetary Gifts

A donation in any amount will help the YWCA in its work to end domestic violence, homelessness, and poverty within the community.

Just as a reminder, We will be meeting at MINI Crowfoot on Nov 21, for the "Meeting of the MINIs" and this will also mark the start of STUFF-A-MINI campaign so please stop by and say hello.

Hello people...
Tastebuds Cafe has now started collecting gifts for the Stuff-A-Mini 2009. So tell all your friends on December 17 we will give anyone who brings in a donation for the YWCA a free bowl of homemade chicken soup! However for members of MCC (just show us your MCC membership card id), we will give you any one item on the menu on the house with a donation between Dec 1 - Dec 18.

Check us out at...

Tastebuds & Co Cafe
846 5th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
(403) 264- 7117


Jim

Hay all,

We'll be bringing in the donations we collected on Friday, is there going to be a delivery drive like last year???

Please let us know the details so we can make sure the cars are clean

Cheers,
Haley

Hi All,

We are meeting at MINI crowfoot at 10 sharp, to load up the gifts and such. We will be leaving shortly afterwards so we can get down to YWCA for 11 am. That is all happening this Saturday the 19th. Thanks everyone for your support in this great cause.