Food and school supply drive at the picnic!

Please consider bringing a food item or school supply to the August picnic (https://www.meetup.com/minnesota-atheists/events/198806842/) to donate to one of the following secular charities. Eric and I will collect the donations and bring them to The Family Place and Keystone Community Services.

The Family Place is Ramsey County’s only day shelter for homeless families with children and is the starting point for any family seeking shelter in the county. The guest families arrive each morning to spend their day in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. Following a healthy breakfast, pre-school kids spend time in the family room and take part in youth enrichment programs. Their older siblings board buses for school. Parents may meet with the Stability Coach, on-site Ramsey County Human Services staff or participate in parenting classes or other learning opportunities. Two additional meals and a healthy snack are provided. Throughout each day, Family Place helps move the guest families closer to their goals of stable, permanent housing.

Lined paper

Pens and pencils

Pencil Boxes

Erasers

Highlighters

Paperclips

Binders

Report covers

Scissors

Construction paper

Glue sticks

Markers

Tape

Art supplies (for elementary and art classes)

Crayons

Tissues

For more information on The Family Place: http://www.famplace.org/

Keystone Community Services is a community-based human service organization in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering a variety of human service programs for all ages across their service area at multiple sites. The programs include three food shelves and emergency assistance; a comprehensive Seniors Program that provides Meals on Wheels, peer counseling and programs for active seniors; case management for seniors, the disabled and at-risk families; a support program for Hmong youth and their families; and Youth Express, an employment and youth development program that operates two social enterprises - Express Bike Shop and Express Yourself Clothing.

Canned meat products

Boxed dinners (Hamburger Helper, etc.)

Macaroni and cheese

Canned pasta (ravioli, etc.)

Hearty soups

Pasta

Rice

Cooking oil

Flour

Sugar

Personal care items

Bar soap

Shampoo

Deodorant

Laundry detergent

Paper products

Toothbrushes

Diapers

For more information on Keystone Community Services: http://www.keystonecommunityservices.org/

Hope to see you there!