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Donations - Be Kind with In-Kind
A List of Non-Monetary Donations Needed/Accepted By First Baptist Church Community Missions
Food Donations
Most of the food we stock is either brought by various individuals, classes, and small
groups or is purchased at the Central Virginia Food Bank. However, we always accept
donations of certain food items, especially those we are unable to purchase at the
Food Bank. Please do not bring food items not listed below because we do not distribute
those items. Please place all food donations in the green grocery carts located in the main hallway.
| Food Donations |
| Peanut Butter | Canned Beans |
| Canned Fruit | Canned Sardines |
| Canned Tuna | Boxed Cereal |
| Canned Spaghetti | Pasta |
| Spaghetti Sauce | Saltine Crackers |
| Pop-Top Beans | Pop-Top Meats |
| Pancake Mix | Syrup |
| Canned Potatoes | Canned Corn |
| Canned Carrots | Dried Milk |
| Vienna Sausages | Disposable plates, cups, & utensils |
Toiletry Donations
Through our household ministry, as well as, our shower and mobile ministries, we
distribute a variety of toiletry related items. Please be sure to note the various
sizes of the items requested. Please place all toiletry donations in the green grocery carts located in the main hallway.
| Toiletry Donations |
| Toothpaste (any size) | Toothbrushes (adult) |
| Spray Deodorant (any size) | Hand Lotion (trial size) |
| Razors (disposable) | Men’s Underwear (new, any size 30-40) |
| Women’s Underwear (new, sizes 5-10) | White Crew Socks |
| Washcloths | Shaving Cream (regular size) |
Clothing Donations
The Clothes Closet, Sleeping Bag ministry, and others distribute these much needed items.
Please place all clothing, sheets, blankets, and sleeping bag donations in the large
cloth bin located just as you get off the elevator on the lower level to your left.
All other donations can be placed in the grocery carts in the main hall.
| Clothing Donations |
| Clothing in good shape, especially menswear | Bibles in good shape |
| Shoes, especially large sizes | Sheets |
| Men's and Women's Underwear | Blankets |
| Sleeping Bags | Laundry Detergent |
| Umbrellas, especially compact ones | Rain ponchos |
| Brown grocery bags with handles | Crew Socks |
Thank You
If you have questions about whether we accept particular donations, please
call us at 358-5458, ext. 33 or 68. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept
furniture, however, if you call Furniture Share at 553-3227, they may be able
to help you. Also, please remember that when you donate any item, it is going
to another human being, so please, do not donate items that may be better
off discarded. Also, please do not donate items that are in need of major
repair. Unfortunately, we are unable to pick up items from your home, therefore,
if you need someone to pick up items, please call AMVets, Salvation Army, or
Goodwill Industries.
Thank you and may God Bless your generosity!
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