IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR FAMILIES SEEKING SHELTER

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DONATE, PLEASE BRING ITEMS ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 OR USE THE AMAZON WISH LIST LINK

The City of Indianapolis’ Family Winter Contingency Shelter, run by Aspire Indiana Health, is providing winter shelter for families with children at the former Susan Roll Leach IPS Elementary School, 2107 N. Riley Ave., through March 31. Though not ideal, it’s a safe alternative to being outside. The shelter needs community support for basic needs, and you can find the list and an Amazon Wishlist here. For questions or ideas, contact ophs@indy.gov.

Family Winter Contingency Shelter Donation Instructions:

- Drop-off Location: Door 4 at 2107 N. Riley Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46218 (formerly IPS School 68)

- Drop-off Times: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or send Wish List Items directly via Amazon. 

Family Winter Contingency Shelter Needs List

(ONLY THE THINGS ON THIS LIST)

• Water Bottles
• Continental Breakfast/Snacks
• Toilet Paper
• Paper towels
• Disposable plates and utensils
• Coffee pots
• Coffee
• Children’s toys and books
• Pack and plays
• Car seats
• Formula
• Baby Bottles
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Pacifiers
• Sweatshirts, Sweatpants – kids and adults. All sizes.
• Socks, underwear – kids and adults. All sizes.
• Coats
• Hats, gloves, and scarves
• Socks
• Lice kits
• Over the counter medicine, including kids medicine
• First-aid items – band-aids, etc.
• Shampoo, conditioner
• Feminine products
• Lotion
• Chapstick
• Cleaning supplies (bleach wipes, etc.)
• Disposable gloves
• Shower shoes/flip flops
• Towels/wash cloths
• Soap
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes
• Hygiene kits