frequently asked questions
lawrence community shelter, lawrence kansas emergency homeless shelter

Shop for us

The next time you're at the supermarket or Wal-Mart or Target, throw an item or two into your basket to donate to LCS.

quick shopping guide

General Needs

  • Cleaning Supplies (all-purpose cleaners)
  • Generic Bleach
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal packets, etc.)
  • Coffee and coffee accessories
  • Spices and condiments (individuals might add at the table to a prepared meal)
  • New socks
  • New underwear (mens and womens)
  • Notebooks
  • Batteries
 

Kitchen Needs

  • Canned Peas
  • Canned Carrots
  • Canned Pork & Beans
  • Canned Ravioli
  • Canned Tomatoes (not tomato sauce)
  • Velveeta (the 1-pound box style)
  • Powdered cheese for Mac-n-cheese type dishes (buy bulk powder @ Firehouse):

For a more complete list, look at the How You Can Help section.