Needs

Urgent Clothing Need

June 21st, 2010

The Bakersfield Rescue Mission is in great need of men and women’s clothing. The Mission recently lost its largest clothing donor and we humbly request that you would consider a donation of clothing to the Mission so that we may continue to clothe the 350 plus men and women that we aid each month. Donations may be brought to 816 E. 2lst Street, Bakersfield, CA from 9 AM to 9 PM 7 days a week or for more information you may call 661-325-0863.

Thank you for your support!

Food Drive

  • Collect canned and non-perishable food items in large containers. Coordinate with the Mission for those items to be picked up.

Clothing Drive

  • We accept all new and gently used clothing.

Items most needed are:

  • Jackets/Coats
  • Men's pants and jeans
  • Men's shirts
  • Women's Blouses
  • Women's Skirts
  • New socks and underwear
  • Shoes and sneakers

Towel Drive

  • We will accept both new and used towels. We have over 300 people taking showers daily here at the Mission.

Bedding Drive

  • We need twin sheets, blankets, pillows, and pillow cases for the guests of the Homeless Intervention Services as well as our residential programs.

Penny Drive

  • Collect pennies for the Mission. Over time pennies really add up!

Christmas Toy Drive

  • Donate unwrapped Christmas toys for over 150 underprivileged children that the Mission ministers to year round.

Christian Life Training Program

  • At any given time we have between 50 and 100 men and women in our residential program. Share your blessing with others and sponsor one or more of these individuals this year.

Hygiene Kits

  • Always in need are toothbrushes and toothpaste, bar soap, shaving cream, disposable razors, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, brushes and combs, Bandaids, Chapstick, hand and body lotions, and tissues.

Underwear Drive

  • The Mission serves over 150-250 people daily who need new underwear and socks (men and women). We need all sizes from M to XXL.

Awareness

  • Teach children the importance of giving to the less fortunate. Have children create placemats for the special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or make Valentines Day cards or other cards to show they care.

Items always needed are:

  • Laundry Detergent (We use more than 150 lbs/week
  • Coffee (We use 25 lbs/day)
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Meat
  • Produce