PLEASE: Help or forward to someone you know who can!

It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit. ~Harry S. Truman

* WAFER food pantry, 403 Causeway Blvd., La Crosse, (608) 782-6003, needs rice, crackers, cereal, pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, baked beans, tuna, canned corn, canned fruit, and soup.

* Catholic Charities Food Pantry, (608) 782-0710 is in need of donations of all types. Please drop off items at 3710 East Avenue South, La Crosse, from 8:30-4:00 Mon-Thur.

* Onalaska / Holmen Food Basket, (608) 783-7722 (next to the Onalaska American Legion Club), 731 Sand Lake Road, are in need of deodorant, peanut butter, hamburger helper, stew and cleaning supplies.

You can economically MAKE FOOD PANTRY GIFTS. Take the time to check weekly flyers at your grocer or print coupons from on-line sites. Look for the discounted or coupon non-perishables which you will not use. Dedicate 1 of your green bags for food pantry when shopping. BUY those GREAT VALUES then DONATE to a specific FOOD PANTRY or at your place of worship.

La Crosse County For Goodness Sake for 08/22/2010

* Woman needs couch, must be delivered. Call Laurie, (608) 785-5734.

* Used bike helmets needed. Call Ginny, (608) 785-9833.

* Couple with a disability needs 7.5 cubic foot freezer, couch or loveseat and recliner. Call Greg, (608) 785-6115.

* Person with a disability needs treadmill. Call Shao, (608) 775-1471.

* Dehumidifier needed. Call Leah, (608) 789-7830.

* Person with a disability would benefit from computer. Call Marilyn, (608) 785-6128.

* Boy needs full-size mattress. Call Connie, (608) 789-4849.

* Families need high chairs and pack 'n' play. Call Lori, (608) 397-4467.

* Twin mattress needed. Call Isaac, (608) 785-6048.

* Woman with a disability needs stationary bike. Call Ashley, (608) 775-3932.

* Individual with a disability needs full-size box spring and couch. Call Melinda, (608) 785-5927.

* Rocking chair needed. Call Serena, (608) 785-6039.

* Individual with a disability needs washer and dryer, and lime-green interior paint. Call Ethan, (608) 787-1111.

* Elderly person needs window fan. Call Roxanne, (608) 785-6077.

* Women's clothing needed: size XL or 20/22 clothes. Call Kim, (608) 785-9793.

* Individual needs couch, coffee table stereo with cassette, radio and album turntable, window air conditioner and microwave. Call Heather, (608) 785-6277.

* Woman with a disability needs vacuum. Call Nicole, (608) 785-5575.

* Family needs couch, full- or queen-size bed, and table and chairs. Call Christe, (608) 785-9723.

* Pregnant woman needs crib sheets and bouncer. Call Dawn, (608) 785-9837.

* YWCA needs lawnmower, 8-foot ladder, dehumidifier, storage totes and shelving, pillows, twin-size bedding, steak knives, Tupperware with lids; also seeks female mentors for young single mothers and volunteers to assist with overnights at the residential program. Call Melanie, (608) 781-2783, ext. 228.

* Individual needs coffee maker. Call Laurie, (608) 785-5734.

* Man with a disability needs twin bed, small table and chairs, window air conditioner, outdoor chair and television. Call Marilyn, (608) 785-6128.

* Woman with health issues needs air conditioner. Call Arianna, (608) 791-2610, ext. 204.

* Clothing needed: women's size large, girls size 10 and 3T, boys size 7/8 and 16; maternity clothing size XL, bunk bed, cribs or pack 'n' play, swing, bouncy seat, baby monitors, infant clothes 0-12 months and car seats. Call Liz, (608) 785-5609.

* Family needs four kitchen chairs and large wheelchair. Call Abraham, (608) 785-5701.

* Diabetic client needs refrigerator and small chest freezer. Call Mary, (608) 782-0710, ext. 220.

* Young adult male needs window air conditioner. Call (608) 785-6335.

* Man would benefit from a guitar. Call Dan, (608) 785-5997.

* Loveseat or recliner needed. Call Sue, (608) 785-5885.

* Man needs dresser and full-size bed frame. Call Titia, (608) 785-6291.

* Man with a disability needs twin bed, dresser, small kitchen table and chairs, and a sitting chair or recliner. Call Melinda, (608) 785-5927.

* Woman, 84, needs window air conditioner. Call Kathy, (608) 785-5679.

* Futon needed. Call Bobbi, (608) 785-6227.

* Woman with a disability needs window air conditioner. Call Amy, (608) 785-5934.

* Pregnant woman needs infant swing. Call Dawn, (608) 785-9837.

Note: Phone numbers listed are for staff of local agencies, not the person in need.

Lindsey Schwarz-Nichols is Community Liaison Program and For Goodness' Sake Project coordinator at the La Crosse County Health Department. She can be reached at (608) 785-5841 or schwarz.lindsey@co.la-crosse.wi.us.

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It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit. ~Harry S. Truman