Please donate non-perishable food, toys, gifts, and like-new clothing for families and children of all ages to your local drop-off location.
Southeast Thurston Fire Auxiliaries for Yelm and Rainier areas is kicking off their annual holiday gift and food drive for families in need. We need your help to gather the following donations: Like-new clothing, toys and games, like-new coats of all sizes, full-size and travel-size shampoo and soap, and non-perishable food items. Please see complete list below.
Donation Drop-off points:
- Yelm & Rainier Fire Department
709 Mill Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597
- Yelm City Hall
105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm, WA 98597
- Rainier City Hall
102 Rochester Street West, Rainier, WA 98576
Monetary donations can be mailed to: Rainier & Yelm Auxiliary PO Box 777, Yelm , WA 98597
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Gift wrapping and food basket assembly. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Kathie Schleis at 360-280-0941.
Important Dates:
Gift Wrapping: December 15, 16, 17
Family Donation Pick-Up: December 19. Times will be assigned.
Toys, Gifts, Clothes, & Gift Cards to Donate
New (or Gently Used) Items for Boys and Girls of All Ages (partial list) |
Gift Cards To: |
Toys
Games
Clothing
Coats (like new) All Sizes
Team sweatshirts
Shoes
Gloves & Hats |
Wal-Mart
RiteAid
Yelm Cinemas
Safeway |
Non-Perishable Food Items to Donate
Protein Foods: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, and Nuts |
Grains: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta |
canned tuna
canned chicken
canned beef stews
canned salmon
bean soups
canned or dried beans
baked beans
canned chili
peanut butter
canned nuts |
rice and rice mixes
canned pastas
noodle mixes
dry noodles and pastas
macaroni and cheese mix
cold cereals
bran cereal
shredded wheat
infant cereal
hot cereal mixes
oatmeal
bread, muffin, and pancake mixes
whole-grain crackers
granola bars
graham crackers
flour
bread |
Dairy: Milk, Yogurt and Cheese |
Vegetables |
infant formula
nonfat dry milk
evaporated milk
instant breakfast drinks
shelf-stable (UHT) milk (small boxes)
canned and boxed pudding |
canned vegetables
vegetable soup
canned tomato products
spaghetti sauce
baby-food vegetables
V-8 juice |
Fruits |
Oils and Condiments |
canned fruit
raisins
applesauce
dried fruits
baby-food fruit
fruit leather (100% fruit)
canned and boxed 100% juice |
vegetable oil
salad dressing
syrup
jelly and jam
honey
sugar
mayonnaise |
Non-Food Household Items to Donate
Certain non-food items may also be welcome. These are especially important for our friends using government assistance. Many of these items are not covered in their monthly allowance.
Paper Products |
Soap Products |
toilet paper
paper towels
napkins
tissues |
hand soap
laundry and dish detergent
cleaning products |
Personal Care Products |
Extras |
shampoo
toothpaste
toothbrushes
shaving cream
razors
deodorant
feminine hygiene products |
tea
coffee
spices |