Your organization can assist Places for People by holding a collection drive of:
winter clothing
household items
holiday treats
There are a wide variety of projects to choose from, allowing groups to focus on areas that are best suited to their community and resources. If you are interested in organizing a collection drive, taking a tour of the agency or having someone speak to your group, please call Ebonee at 314-535-2310.
For a complete list of items, you can download a PDF of Collection Drive items by clicking here.
Any portion, or all, of the following would be helpful to people moving into their first apartment:
Basic cookware set (pots, pans, skillet)
4 Bowls
4 Cups/Tumblers
4 Kitchen Towels
4 Plates
2 Ice Trays
2 Mixing Bowls
2 Pot Holders
2 Sponges
Silverware for 4
Can Opener
Dish Drain
Cooking Utensils (Spatula, Mixing Spoons, etc.)
Measuring Cups
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Scrub Brush
Storage Containers
Trash Bags
Trash Can
Broom & Dust Pan
Dish Rags & Towels
PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Making a hygiene kit is easy: simply place the below items in a small, plastic grocery bag:
Hair Brush, Comb or Hair Pick
Hand Sanitizer
Mouthwash
Deodorant or Antiperspirant
Soap
Disposable Razors
Shaving Cream
Shampoo
Body and Hand Lotion
Disposable Tissue
Toilet Paper
Towels / Washcloths
Winter Warm-Up Coat Drive
Every winter season, many of our clients turn to PfP for:
Coat sizes that are most often needed are XL, 2XL and 3XL.
Holiday Cookie Drive
Throughout the holiday season, Places for People will distribute more than 1500 holiday cookies at a variety of client events including our annual client holiday party and talent show.
Cookies are also given as gifts to more than 200 clients who attend Christmas Day events. Cookies can be dropped off starting in late November.
POCKET FOOD
HOMELESS OUTREACH
PfP’s Homeless Outreach begins through a slow process of understated approaches, offering people tangible things they might need, including easy-to-carry and easy-to-eat food. This approach allows PfP staff to begin relationships with individuals who are often fearful and distrusting of mental health providers.
Food with “Pop Top” Lids
Food that Only Needs Hot Water Added (Oatmeal, Soup, etc.)
Snack Crackers
Fruit Cups
Packages of Peanuts
Jerky
Granola or Snack Bars
Snack-Sized Candy Bars
Raisins
Pre-Packaged Cereals
Show your Support for Places for People:
Places for People
4130 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Tel: 314-535-5600
Fax: 314-535-6037
Toll-Free: 800-584-3930
www.placesforpeople.org
