MISSION TAILGATE / SATURDAY MAY 4 / 10:00-NOON
Load up your car and drive through the Knox Observatory parking lot to show your support for our various mission partners! See the list below for specific requests from each partner, which will directly support their mission.
At the same time, bring your gently used furniture and household items for the New Life Furniture Bank Fill-the-Truck Event! Furniture items most in demand are couches, tables, dressers, chairs and mattresses (no king size). Household items include dishes, cookware, bedding, towels, rugs and home décor.
Requested Donations:
| Childhood Food Solutions Distributing weekend food for students experiencing food insecurity | Macaroni & Cheese (7.25 oz), Fruit & Grain bars, Oats & Honey crunchy granola bars |
| Foundhouse/IHN Arranging overnight shelter and meals for the unhoused | AA batteries, unisex socks, bar soap, mops, brooms, twin air mattresses, bottled water, individual bags of chips, cheese cracker packs |
| Cincinnati Urban Promise A Christian community development organization serving Westwood/East Westwood | School supplies, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant |
| Crossroad Health Center Providing primary care for all ages, regardless of coverage or ability to pay | Toothbrushes, digital thermometers, menstrual supplies, baby diapers |
| West End Emergency Center Supplying food and assistance in the West End | Canned meats (eg tuna, chicken), peanut butter, jelly, chili, Townhouse crackers |
| Interfaith House of Adams County A food pantry east of Cincinnati | Full size shampoo and body wash, paper towels |
| New Life Furniture Bank Delivering furniture and household items to the newly housed | Laundry detergent, dish soap |
Please contact Jill Brokaw with questions (jillbrokaw3@gmail.com).