Please remember that because PADS received bountiful amounts of blankets, coats, hats, & gloves, they’re well stocked with most of these items, so NO coats, hats, or gloves are needed at this time – if you find these items on clearance sale, please hold on to them until the Warm Ministry returns in the Fall.
The McHenry County PADS continues to have various needs throughout the year that it relies on the community to help provide, so we are continuing to collect hygiene items, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, travel size shampoo/conditioner, razors & shaving cream, shampoo, and liquid hand/dish soap. Detergent and monetary donations (be sure to write ‘PADS’ in the memo line of your check before placing it in the offering plate–your donation will be added to your church account on your annual contribution statement).
In addition, the following items are needed throughout the year:
…Bug spray
…Sunscreen
…Sterno
…Ponchos
…Towels, washcloths
…Coffee, instant coffee
…Coffee filters
…Ziploc bags (various sizes)
…Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, etc.)
…Hand warmers
…Twin sheets
…Blankets
…Tarps
…Sleeping bags
…Tents
…$5 gift cards to Walmart, Jewel, Target, CVS, etc.
…Gas cards
Contact Marty Himebaugh if you have any questions.