- The Storehouse

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 2012.

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.

December: Organize and distribute what is needed at Jay's, Bellbrook and elsewhere.

	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). “Tidy whites” are not much in demand.
April	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.
July	Disposable razors, shaving cream. 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. Catch-up month: Any toiletries listed above (and collecting whatever else 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.