How Donating Helps the Community

Gives direct access to food and prevents food insecurity
Provides clothing for all age groups
Improves the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of others

Interested in Partnering with Us?

We are always on the lookout for individuals, clubs, companies, etcetera that have a heart to help others in need. If you would be interested in partnering with us we would love to chat with you!

COMMUNITY CARE FUND

All funding that goes to the Community Care Fund allows us to keep our shelves stocked with food, clothing, and household items. Donate online today by clicking below (please ensure you select MW Community Care Closet under the “Fund” section)

In-Person Donations

The brown bin directly opposite the entrance to the care closet is available 24/7 to receive donations. If you need assistance unloading items, that is available during regular office hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday (except holidays). If needed, pick up service is available only within the boundary of the Mill Woods community.
Person dropping of a clothing donation for the Care Closet

Donation Items Examples

We gladly appreciate you donating non-perishable food, clothing, and small household items, as long as they are in good condition (clean, not broken or unusable). All of these items will be given to someone in our community who is in need.

Food items include any type of beans, cake mixes, cereal (corn flakes, raisin bran, wheat puffs, etc.), coffee, cooking oil, corn, any type of flour, jam, juice boxes (small and large), Kraft dinner, lentils, peanut butter, peas, powdered milk, rice, soups (tomato, vegetable, chicken noodle, mushroom), sugar, tea.

 Personal care items include baby wipes, conditioner, deodorant, diapers (all sizes), feminine products, hand soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, toilet paper, tooth brushes, toothpaste.

Household items include any smaller items and products used around the home such as cutlery, dinner ware, dish soap, disinfectant wipes, facial tissues, lamps, laundry detergent, pet supplies, small appliances, and trash bags, bath towels, hand towels, soft bed sheets, a blanket or comforter, a bathmat, a flower vase (you never know when you’ll need it), coasters, window treatments, a clock, a full-length mirror, a lamp, area rug, wall art

Cleaning items include, all-purpose cleaner, disinfecting wipes, window cleaner, hand duster, detail brush, scrub brush, good cleaning cloth (microfiber or blue huck surgical towels), utility belt or storage caddy (to carry your cleaning supplies around from room to room), vacuum (handheld or larger variety), broom and dustpan, mop, rubber gloves, plunger, toilet brush, a bucket

Kitchen items include Dish cloths, dish scrub brush or sponge, drying rack, pot holders or oven mitts, skillet, measuring cup, measuring spoons, cutlery, paring knife, cutting board, baking pan (aluminum or glass), nonstick saucepan and lid, pot (big enough to boil a pound of pasta), drinking glasses, dinner plates, dinner bowls, mixing bowl, colander, can opener, bottle opener/corkscrew, whisk, cooking spoon, Food storage containers, like Tupperware, Ice cube trays, toaster, coffee maker, coffee mugs, kettle, hand mixer, baking sheet, meat thermometer

Location

Mill Woods Care Closet is located just behind Calvary Community Church