Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church at 4865 11 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 US - Donations Needed

Household Items are used to help set up households for refugees, fire victims and families coming out of shelters.  These donations should be in good condition and working order.  There is an on-going need for items such as:

• toasters
• electric can openers
• coffee pots and filters
• microwaves
• stove top tea kettle
• pots and pans and mixing bowls
• dishes, silverware, utensils and glasses
• towels, including kitchen towels, hot pads and bath towels
• kitchen tables and chairs
• couches, living room chairs, end tables and coffee tables
• twin, full and queen beds with mattresses and box springs
• dressers, bed side tables
• blankets, pillows, sheets, comforters and mattress pads
• lamps, clocks, waste baskets and laundry baskets
• vacuum cleaner, broom, dust pan and cleaning supplies
• entertainment center or stands for T. V.’s
• T.V., DVD player and DVD’s to assist in learning our language
• T.V. antennas, converter boxes
• diapers, cribs, high chairs, strollers, changing tables, etc.
• learning materials such as children’s books, maps, educational toys, etc.
• Household stables such as scotch tape, ruler,glue, markers, pencils, pens, paper, calendar, scissors, thread, needle, med kit, hammer, nails, screw driver, etc.
• Basic food packet and personal care packet

Adult and children’s winter clothing in very good condition including coats, hats, mittens, boots, shoes, snow pants, pants and shirts are needed for refugee children.  School backpacks with school supplies and needed throughout the year.

Personal care items and cleaning supplies are needed during their transition period until family income becomes stable.

Donations can be delivered to the parish office or for large items please contact Julie 874-6841 to make arrangements.

God's Kitchen has an on-going need for the large cans of fruit, vegetables, tomatoes (including sauces) and pudding.  Please place your donations in the food baskets at each entrance of the church and they will be delivered for you.

Help Pregnancy Crisis Center  The babies they serve are in need of new or gently used strollers, cribs, crib mattresses, baby swings, gates, portable cribs, bottles, toys, high chairs and clothing up to 2 years. Also diapers, wet wipes, baby shampoo, baby food, etc. are needed. Mothers are in need of gently used maternity clothes. If you have any items to donate and need them transported please call Julie Buehler 874-6841.

North Kent Service Center (NKSC) food requests include boxed and canned food items, personal toiletries, and baby food and diapers.  Please drop off grocery donations in the entrance ways to church. Suggested items include:

• "Meal makers" (hamburger helper, tuna helper, already made meal packs
• Boxed Potatoes / Stuffing Mix and Gravy
• Canned vegetables / Yams / Cranberry Sauce
• Cereal / Pop Tarts / Granola Bars
• Condiments (ketchup, salad dressing, mayo, and relish) & jelly
• Household cleaning and paper products
• Baby and infant care items such as diapers / shampoo / powder / Desitin / etc.
• Personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, sunscreen, and sanitary items)
• Canned meats (tuna, chicken, stew, chili and ham)
• Canned fruit / Applesauce
• Jello / Pie Crust Mix / Pie Filling
• Cake Mix & Frosting

Financial donations may be sent directly to North Kent Service Center, 10075 Northland Dr, Rockford MI 49341. Money is needed to help pay utility bills and rent.

Adopt a Family at the Holidays.  You can take the stress off families who are struggling to provide on a daily basis for their families by providing them with food, clothing, personal care items or gas cards during the holiday season.  Opportunities are also available to help families who are struggling to pay their utilities.  Contact Julie if you would like your own family or to sponsor an individual.

Angel Tree – Take an angel from the Christmas tree in the Church Commons and purchase a needed item for North Kent Service Center so their clients can shop for their families during the holidays.

Cathedral Outreach Center needs personal care samples for their homeless clients.  If you are traveling consider donating your hotel soap, shampoo, lotion, etc to the homeless.  Just drop them off in the food baskets at each entrance of the church.  They will be delivered for you.  In February we will be having our annual clothing drive to help the Center.