Rochester's Community Wishbook

The Salvation Army - Rochester Area Services includes the following programs:

• Youth Enrichment Services, including after-school and summer programs
• Homeless Shelters (4) for men, women with children
• Emergency & Family Services, providing material assistance, rent help, prescription vouchers, and case management
• Seasonal Services, including the Christmas Toy Shop, Adopt-A-Family, and Project Bundle-Up, which provides warm winter clothing for children
• 3 Worship and Service Centers

• New backpacks and duffel bags
• New bedding: blankets, comforters, sheets, and bedspreads for homeless shelters
• books for Young Adult Reading Room, ages 6 to 15, classics to modern, popular
• bus passes, monthly
• Bibles
• boxes to pack Christmas distribution items for families in need
• children's books and children's craft supplies for shelters
• diapers, diaper wipes
• gift cards
• hats, gloves, and scarves (new) for men, women, and children
• men's sweatpants
• personal care items: bar soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, deodorant, etc.
• postage stamps
• robes for woman's shelter
• socks and underwear (new) for men and women
• towels, washcloths for shelters

Note: We cannot accept these items: toys, paint sets, crayons, coloring books, stuffed animals

• Individuals and groups welcome. Please call or email for information.
• College Internships may be available.
  
• Seasonal Events (November - December): toy distribution, food distribution, knitters, bell ringers.