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.