This continues to be a difficult time for our community with the many who are in need of food, shelter, emotional support, and clothing. Check out the ways you can help. Please bring your donations to FPC and we can deliver them for you.
BEAN’S CAFÉ
Help support those who are currently being housed at Centennial Park Campgrounds. The following are the current greatest needs:
Fresh fruit (Apples and oranges)
Men’s Hygiene Items: socks, underwear
Bread, tortillas, muffins, bagels
Lunch Meats
Peanut butter and jelly
Eggs
Bring your donations to the church on Sunday and we will deliver Monday morning. If this doesn’t work we can refrigerate your items until we deliver.
FISH
FPC tries to provide 100 pounds of pasta each month to FISH who delivers food to those who cannot get out to get food. Help us reach our goal by bringing 4-8 pounds of pasta on the 4th Sunday of each month.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
The Complex Care Facility (303 W. Fireweed Lane) provides support for medically fragile individuals experiencing homelessness by providing a private, stable place for up to 83 guests to stay while completing assessments and are connected to benefits and resources to support their path to permanent housing.
Sweatshirts Toothpaste/toothbrushes
Sweatpants Soap
New adult underwear and socks Shampoo/Conditioner
RAIS (Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services)
Bike Locks
Yarn and Needles
ALASKA FOOD BANK
Needs volunteers to help with the following:
Senior box build, put labels on salmon fish tins, food reclamation
Contact the food bank if you would like to volunteer or let Danna Larson know and we can go as a group.
Donations of Food:
tomato sauce rice garden produce tomatoes
cereal (low or no sugar) oatmeal
canned meats: tuna, salmon, chicken, or pork dried beans
kid friendly snacks
peanut butter almond butter
AWAIC SHELTER
winter coats (must be machine washable) Towels/washcloths
Sheet sets (twin and full size) Comfortable kids shoes
Casual T-shirts (long or short sleeved) Winter Boots
Elastic-waisted pants (sweatpants, leggings, yoga pants, etc.)
Toiletries (individual sized containers preferred): lotion, shampoo, conditioner, body wash
DOWNTOWN HOPE CENTER
Check out their website for ways to volunteer: https://www.downtownhopecenter.org/