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Currently, our most-needed items are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/2019\/10\/22\/cooler-weather-brings-new-needs\/\">Coats<\/a> (all sizes)<\/li><li>Men&#8217;s clothing, shoes, and work boots<\/li><li>Linens: towels, blankets, sheets, and comforters<\/li><li>Backpacks and luggage with wheels<\/li><li>Dishware, pots, and pans<\/li><li>NEW undergarments (all sizes)<\/li><li>NEW toiletries (travel-size are best)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Go shopping (virtually).<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/\">Amazon Smile<\/a> makes it easy to purchase and donate items that allow families in need to shop free-of-charge in Crisis Assistance Ministry&#8217;s Free Store and Furniture Bank. 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