The Storehouse
The Storehouse is an outreach and ministry effort by Christ’s Church to help the homeless and those in need in the church, the neighborhood and throughout the Dayton area.
Tips for contributing
If there’s a sale, buy! We will be collecting all items all year. The monthly emphasis is to make sure we cover all items in the course of a year, but never hesitate to contribute any item as the Lord leads you.
Look at expiration dates on toiletries, etc. Buy things that won’t expire until well into 2011.
Consider buying travel sizes of toiletries; save complementary hotel items to contribute.
Bigger sizes are more in demand. Consider plus sizes for women and up to 4X for men.
Suggested Items for September: Socks for Men, Women & Children, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss
| Monthly Emphasis | |
| February | Look for clearance sales on hats, gloves, scarves, sweatshirts (hooded and non-hooded), coats, warm clothing of all types for men, women and children |
| March | Men’s, women’s and children’s underwear, all sizes (Note: men prefer boxers or boxer briefs) |
| April | Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss Blankets |
| May | Lotions, creams, sunscreens and lip balms |
| June | Blankets and towels (Note: Look during white sales, but avoid white and lighter colors since they show dirt more) Deodorant Sleeping Bags |
| July | Disposable razors, shaving cream Feminine hygiene products Soap Look for clearance sales on summer dresses sizes 6 to 12 to give to A Brighter Day Ministries Haitian orphanage |
| August | Disposable diapers Shampoo T-shirts, all sizes Backpacks for children and adults |
| September | Socks for men, women and children (heavier are good) Toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss |
| October | Sweatshirts (hooded and non-hooded), hats, scarves, gloves and winter clothing for all ages |
| November | Thermal underwear for all ages Small toys Catch-up month (collecting whatever we are short on) |
| December | Organize and distribute what is needed at Jay’s, Bellbrook and elsewhere. Other needs will be met as they and the provision arise. |