SEASONAL PROJECTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO PARTICIPATE

Winter Outerwear Collection

Rack of children's winter coats

Community Sharing annually collects new and gently used coats and boots for both adults and children as well as snow pants for children of all ages.

Please wash or clean items and deliver in either a paper bag, on hangers or in a box (no plastic, please).

 

Christmas Program

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Community supporters are asked to donate gift cards from Target, Walmart or Meijer in denominations of their choice.  The gift cards are then provided only to clients with children and after case workers verify the family's need.  Parents are then able to purchase appropriate Christmas gifts for their children and cheerfully celebrate the holiday because community members cared about their neighbors.

Summer Lunch For Kids

hungry young girl student eating sandwich
We have many client families with children who rely on the breakfast and lunch program provided in school and may struggle with getting enough food during the summer. Community Sharing is helping to fill that void by supplying kid-friendly lunches throughout the summer. Volunteers package lunch for each client's child and distribute to families when they visit the food pantry.
We need the following items throughout the summer to make summer lunch packs:
  • Kraft Easy Mac packets/cups
  • Individual snack chip bags
  • Granola and Nutri-Grain bars
  • Non-perishable Fruit snacks
  • Cookie packs (lunch size)
  • Cheese & Cracker packs
  • Fruit Cups, Jello cups and Pudding cups
  • Ramen
  • Canned ready to eat pasta
Donations can be dropped off at the pantry Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm.
If it is easier, we have an Amazon Wish List link.

Back To School Clothing Drive

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Can you help us?

We are in need of $25 Gift Cards from Walmart, Target or Meijer for the Back-to-School program. These gift cards help us offer a free shopping day for kids prior to the beginning of school. We are also collecting new socks and feminine hygiene products for our students.

Please drop off items M-Th 10am-1pm at our office.  You can also donate through our website, but be sure to indicate the General Fund donation is for Back-to-School. Checks (Back-2-School in memo) are welcome, too!

Call Community Sharing at 248-889-0347 or send us a note to participate in any of these seasonal projects.
Also, watch for postings on our Facebook page!

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There are many other opportunities in our community to participate in seasonal projects.

Watch for them on our Facebook page.