1. -The Food Services program is in need of many cardboard boxes and bags for the Christmas  Food Basket Program.  Please call Sandy at 324-8811.
   

2. - The dining commons is in need of toasters for the breakfast meal.
   

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1. -The donation of twin beds (mattresses, box springs, and frames) is needed for the Family Centers.  Please call Joan or Mary at 324-1137.
   

1. -The residents of Vinton Hall would appreciate the donation
   

2. -    of fishing poles!  Please call Mary at 324-8941.
   

1. -The donation of energy-efficient CFL (compact florescent
   

   lightbulbs) would be appreciated.

1. -The donation of large plastic containers and plastic
   

   garbage cans would be appreciated for the recycling program

   at the Shelter.

-The York County Shelter Programs is in need of individuals

willing to be called upon on occasion to help pick up donated

items to be brought to the Shelter.  Individuals who have a pick-up truck that they can use for this purpose are particularly

needed.  There will be volunteers who will be available to help

with the moving of larger items if needed.  This is a very

flexible volunteer opportunity.  If you sign up to join this

“Donation Pick-Up Corps of Volunteers” it will be understood

that you will help out occasionally when it is possible.

Please call Joan at 207-324-1137.

-The York County Shelter Programs is looking for the donation

of all kinds of thread since residents at the Family Shelter wish

to sew.  They are also in need of bobbins for a Singer sewing machine (1940’s-1950’s era).  In addition, they are in need of

kitchen hand towels and dish cloths.  Please call Anita at

324-1137.

-The York County Shelter Programs is looking for the donation

of an electric golf cart that fits 4-6 people.  It will be used to

transport clients who are in need of assistance over from the

Shelter to the Dining Commons.  It will also be used in assisting

with the transportation of materials for the recycling program.

1. -The donation of egg cartons that hold a dozen eggs is needed for the Bakery at Notre Dame.  Please call Martha - 324-8811.
   

  -The donation of carbon monoxide detectors would be

  appreciated.  Please call Joan or Mary at 324-1137.

-The donation of bureaus is needed for the Family Center.

1. - Please call Joan or Mary at 324-1137.
   

-There is always a need for personal care products such as shampoo, toothpaste, men’s and women’s deoderants, tooth brushes, soap, conditioners, razor blades, women’s hygiene products.

-Flip-flops (adult sizes) are needed.

-Travel coffee mugs are needed.

-The donation of new sweatshirts and sweatpants (especially large and extra large sizes) is always needed.

-Hospital scrubs (outfits) are needed.

-We are looking for volunteers to distribute free copies of the

Shelter newspaper (“Heading Home”) in their communities at their local library, town office, general store, places of work,

places of worship, community organizations, etc.  Thanks!

Areas of York County that especially could appreciate some

distribution include Oqunquit, Eliot, York, Kittery.  If you

would be willing to pick up a few bundles of the newspaper

at your convenience and drop them off, it would be so helpful

in spreading the word of our work.  The newspaper is

published four times a year so the amount of time necessary

for this volunteer activity is quite manageable, plus it can

be accomplished at the convenience of your own schedule.

Please call Mary Doyle at 207-324-1137 or email:

maryd@ycspi.org

-Jennifer Ouellette, York County Shelter Programs’ Clinical

Director, wishes to purchase some educational videos from

Hazeldon for client education purposes.  On the average they

are between $100 to $150 a piece.  If anyone is interested in

donating towards the purchase of a video, please contact Jen

at 207-324-1137.

-A volunteer is needed to pick up the fresh bread from the Bakery at Notre Dame in Alfred early in the morning (6:30 a.m. or before) on Fridays and drive it to Shaker Hill Kitchens in Saco.  Please call Martha at 324-8811.

-Residents help in the Bakery and Food Pantry and they spend

time loading the vehicles and transporting items in the cold  

outdoors.  Many are in need of adult-size gloves and mittens.  

Please contact Martha at 324-8811 or drop them off at the 

Bakery.  Winter hats and scarves would also be appreciated.

- The Bakery is is need of cloth ribbon in holiday colors to tie the cellophane bags for cookies and baked goods.

1. -The donation of gift cards to department stores
   

2. -is always appreciated.
   

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4. -The donation of paper towels, toilet paper,tissues,
   

5. -laundry detergent, and cleaning products is always needed.
   

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7. -The donation of phone calling cards is always appreciated.
   

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- Russell in the Maintenance Department is looking for the donation of a 24 volt cordless hammer drill.

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The Family Welcoming Centers of the York County

Shelter Programs are interested in the donation

of three couches and a full size mattress and

box spring in good condition. Please call Anita

at 651-7762 to make arrangements to drop

off any of these items in Sanford.

Joan Sylvester is looking for a volunteer to

come in once or twice a week in Alfred

for a few hours to enter data in Excel.  

Please contact her at 324-1137, ext. 105 

or email her at: joans@ycspi.org

The York County Shelter Programs is interested

in the donation of a radial arm saw, wood working

tools, and metal file cabinets to be dropped off 

in Alfred.  The Shelter is also in need of the 

donation of a sectional couch or couch and love 

seat in good condition to be delivered to one of 

their houses in Kittery.  Please call Mary at 

324-1137 or email: mqdoyle@gmail.com

The Shelter is in need of new pillows.

The Shelter is in need of flashlights.

The Shelter is in need of five-gallon containers

with covers for the recycling program.