Donating Money
DONATING MONEY
Donations are a critical part of what we do and we are very grateful for your generosity. We encourage you to consider the impact you can make with your gifts.
Monetary gifts can be sent to the following address:
Room at the Inn COMO
P.O. Box 272
Columbia, MO 65205
We can accept supply donations at the shelter anytime after 5pm.
Guest Needs
Warm gloves
Jersey gloves
Sweatshirt/bottoms
Crew-length socks
Foot powder
Hand Warmers
Thermal tops/bottoms
Nicotine patches/lozenges
T-shirts for layering
Men’s/Women’s underwear (new)
Over-the-Counter Medications: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, anti-diarrheal; Tums; Alka-Seltzer; Nyquil, etc.
Travel-size toiletries
Toothbrushes
Lotion
Sleeping Bags (gently used or new)
Tarps (8x10)
Large backpacks
Suitcases with Rollers
Shelter Food Supplies
Ground Coffee (regular & de-caf)
Coffee Creamer
Sugar
Artificial Sweeteners
Fruits (soft fruits are best)
Powdered Drink Mix
Peanut Butter
Jelly (grape & Strawberry)
Dry Breakfast Creel
Oatmeal Packets
Ramen packets (no bowls)
Bread (we use 10 loaves daily – soft white/wheat)
Granola Bars
Chips
Cookies
Perishables
Milk
Eggs
Lunch Meat
Cheese Slices
String Cheese
Fruit Juices
Yogurt
Shelter Operation Supplies
Food Storage Bags: sandwich-size; quart & gallon
Trash bags: 33 & 55 gallon
Latex sterile Gloves
Lysol spray
Disinfectant Wipes
Kleenex
Paper Towels
First Aid Supplies
Napkins
Paper plates
Paper bowls
Paper plates
Drink Cups for Coffee & Lemonade
Plastic Forks
Plastic Spoons
Books – particularly graphic novels, comic books
Puzzles
Word Puzzle books
Art supplies: drawing pads, colored pencils, etc. (no liquid paints please)
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