Philanthropy Friday #5 (already, yes, it's Saturday, but...)

Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program: $8

Because I missed last week entirely, I planned to double up somewhere along the way. My opportunity came today while I was shopping at Kroger. The charity had a list of needed items they were giving out as you came in through the door that you could drop off when you left. It's called Shop & Share for Domestic Violence Shelters. I got a giant package of paper towels. Here's the list:

Personal Care Items:

• Shampoo (adult and baby)
  
• Tampons/Pads
  
• Diapers & Baby Wipes
  
• Toilet paper and Facial Tissue
  

Non-Perishable Food Items:

• Canned fruits and vegetabales
  
• Flour
  
• Corn Meal
  
• Rice/Pasta
  
• Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Salsa, Syrup, Jelly, Salt & Pepper)
  
• Peanut Butter
  
• Soup (can or packet)
  

Housekeeping Items:

• Paper Towels/Napkins/Paper Plates
  
• Laundry or Dish Detergent
  
• Dryer Sheets
  
• Bleach
  
• Cleansers/Cleaners
  

I chose paper towels because, well, they can be used for all sorts of things.

If you're in the Lexington area, they were definitely at the Richmond Road Kroger today, and they may be at other area Krogers as well. You might want to call ahead and see. Outside our area, check with your local shelter to see what their ongoing needs are. You might give money or needed items.