Fill a Need

Hunger and homelessness don't take a vacation.

Throughout the year, we need a variety of items to improve the lives of those we are helping. From winter jackets to fishing rods, your new or used donations can make a big difference. Help make this a season of giving by donating critically needed non-perishable food items to our food pantry or donate now to help feed the homeless.

If you would like to schedule a drop-off, please e-mail RebeccaRobertson@meltrotter.org or call (616) 454-8249 ext. 266.

Current Needs

Constant Needs

Diapers and pull-ups	Baby wipes	Alarm clocks
General medications such as Tums, aspirin, ibuprofen, cold medicine, etc.	Towels and washcloths – new or used	Umbrellas
Personal care items –shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, deodorant, razors, hair products for African American women, lotion, feminine hygiene products, etc.	Twin size blankets	Pillows
Twin size sheets (flannel, also) / pillowcases	Socks	Underwear
Lap desks for completing homework	NIV Bibles	Pens
Spiral bound notebooks	10-ride bus cards for The Rapid	Night lights

Children's Needs

Diapers and Pull-Ups – all sizes	Cordless baby monitors--2,000' range	School supplies
Baby carriers – for newborns	Umbrella strollers	Baby wipes
Baby car seats for children older than newborns	Baby toiletries like lotion, shampoo & diaper ointment	Burp cloths
Baby/Children's thermometers	Winter boots (kids' sizes 11-4)	Socks
Snow pants	Winter coats	Backpacks
Sweat suits (kids' sizes 2T-8)	Booster seats for dining room

Food Needs

Because Mel Trotter seeks to encourage healthy food choices, fat-free, low-fat, low-sodium, reduced sugar, and multi-grain varieties of the following are appreciated:

Peanut butter	Canned Fruit	Pastas
Dry or canned beans	Breakfast cereals	Real fruit snacks
Canned chicken, tuna, beef or pork	Pancake, muffin and bread mixes	Whole wheat cheese/peanut butter cracker packs
Canned Vegetables	Canned or boxed potatoes

Medical Needs

Athlete’s foot cream	Milk of Magnesia	Plastic pill containers
Calcium 600mg	Multi-vitamins	Simethicone
Evening Primrose Oil vitamin	Niacin	Taurine vitamin
Glucosamine	Normal saline solution	Vitamin B Complex
Glutamate	Omega 3s	Vitamin C
Melatonin 3 mg	Pepto Bismal	Liquid antacid
Epsom salts	Pedialyte	Ear drops
Neosporin ointment	Anti-itch cream	Icy Hot cream
Heat packs	Imodium	Orajel

Men's Needs

NIV Bibles	Christian movies on DVDs	Journaling pads/spiral bound notebooks
Yearly planners (with ability to tailor it for a specific year)	Softball equipment - quality bats and gloves	Twin bed sheets and pillow cases
Personal hygiene items (including quality razors)	Men’s underwear (including t-shirts and shorts)	Lap desks for homework
Winter boots	Winter clothing	Socks
Pens	Pillows	Umbrellas
School type folders

Women's Needs

Body wash	Conditioner	Hair brushes
Undergarments (bras, panties all sizes)	Tampons	Pads
Portable CD players	Stationery	Spiral notebooks
CD players for staff to utilize in their classes	Bible on CD	Pens
Boundaries books by Cloud and Townsend	Depends	Nylons
African American hair care products	Washcloths	Bath towels
Personal care items	Slippers	Pillows
Winter boots	Winter clothing	School type folders
Sweat shirts and sweat pants, all sizes	Socks

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