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are partnering to "fill the bus"!
All Saints Bus Service has donated two buses to Kids Against Hunger - Mankato, and now we are asking you to help us fill them both!
The buses will be located at the Madison East Mall at the "Old Burger King" building.
The first bus is going to three different Indian reservations in South Dakota, Pine Ridge, Standing Rock and Cheyenne River via Native American Mission. People living in these three reservations are among the poorest people in the USA. We have sent our Kids Against Hunger food there in the past, and plan on sending more, but there are other needs there as well. Any questions, call Romayne at (507) 304-1679.
Revival tent canopy preferably for at least 300 people
Inverter and freezer/refrigerator for bus
Dual Tire chains to fit dual wheels
Tow chain, winch
Pallet racking
Pallet jack
Aux heater for bus
Chainsaws for cutting wood project
Log splitter
Utility trailer, double axle
Enclosed trailer, double axle
Camper travel trailer for disaster relief, double axle
Four wheeler – all terrain vehicle with attachments to traverse terrain for wood project
Spare tires for whatever vehicles God provides
Crock pots, toaster ovens, microwaves, hot plates, coffee pots, etc for the families
Heaters and fans for the families
Generator
Garden tools – hoes, rakes, shovels, etc
Pump, water hose, sprinkler for large garden area next to river
Wheelbarrows
Garden netting, fencing supplies
Canners, canning jars, lids and rings
Carpenter tools – skill saw, drill, hammer, etc
Plumbing tools – pipe wrenches, propane torch for sweating copper pipe, etc
Basis mechanic’s tool box and tools
Snow blower
5 gallon water jug containers
14 gallon totes
Tables & Folding chairs for revival and disaster feedings
Camera for use in Standing Rock
Computer and printer
Projector
Microphone/PA speakers
DVD
Family and Christian movies for community night (Anthony currently does a Bingo game once or twice a month for the community get together – prizes are usually 2 liter pop for 2 games and grand prize is toilet paper or laundry detergent for final game)
Sports equipment for all ages – baseballs, bats, gloves, mitts, basketball & goal, volleyball, kickball, dodge ball, whipple ball and upkeep items (needle for inflating, etc)
Camping tents and gear for youth trips/outings (teepees????)
Canoes
Fishing gear and supplies
Carnival fun house bounce inflatable, rock climbing wall, etc items (dunking booth???) and equipment to upkeep
Carnival games – ring toss, bean bag toss, horseshoes, etc
Lawn games – croquet, Blongo ball, Jarts, Disc golf, Bocce Ball, tetherball, outdoor table tennis,
Sno cone, popcorn, cotton candy machine
Pots, pans, skillets, baking pans/sheets etc for the families
Mattresses and box springs
Bed Sets – comforter, sheets
Kerosene lamps, candles, flashlights and batteries
Coats, gloves, hats, mittens, scarves, caps, socks, underwear, shoes, boots, snow boots, and any other clothing - especially boys and mens - all sizes
Arts and crafts supplies
Wood working tools for carving, etc
Leather working tools
Sewing machines
beading tools, supplies
Supplies for painting, drawing as a commercial trade
Cotton material, lining and thread for making quilts
Blankets
Blankets or batting for quilt making
Christmas gifts (toys, games, etc)
30-06 or .270 rifle for Anthony to hunt wild game (deer, antelope) for the people – he has done this in the past and says he would not mind doing it again.
Laundry soap
Hygiene products – soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine products, lotions, chap stick, etc
Over the counter medicines such as Tylenol, Neosporin, band aids, etc
Styrofoam plates, bowls, napkins, plastic utensils for community meals
Holiday meal ingredients for community meals
Bathroom tissue
Sunglasses for bright sunshine in summer and glaring snow in winter
Draft chasers for doors and windows
The other bus is going to Lifeline Christian Mission in Haiti, the poorest place in the western hemisphere. Even though there are great needs there as well, Lifeline's Director has asked his bus to be filled with Kids Against Hunger food. So what we are asking is for people to stop by the bus (OR at our office) and make a donation to fill the bus full of Kids Against Hunger food. You can donate $50 per box and that will be one case of food - that will feed 216 starving children! You can even place the box on the bus!
The hours the buses will be manned are 6-8 a.m. and 11-1 p.m. and then again at 3-6 p.m. - starting on December 9th.
If you would like to make a donation outside of these times, please call Romayne at (507) -304-1670 and we will make arrangements. You can also stop by at the Kids Against Hunger office and make monetary donations or
please donate online now by clicking here.
Thank you so much for your help!
Tim Stromer
Director, Mankato Division
(507) 387-KIDS (1390)
500 Patterson Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
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