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

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

* 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-Thurs.

* 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.

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

You can economically MAKE FOOD PANTRY GIFTS. 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 while shopping. In the store BUY those GREAT VALUES then DONATE to a specific FOOD PANTRY or at your place of worship.

For Goodness’ Sake needs for the week of 09/05/10 include:

* Individual needs bed, queen or king size. Call Laurie, (608) 785-5734.

* Washing machine needed. Call Denise, (608) 785-6168.

* Crib and changing table needed for pregnant woman. Call Liz, (608) 785-5609.

* Individual needs computer printer. Call Vicky, (608) 785-6022.

* Woman with disability needs blender. Call Nanette, (608) 785-6445.

* Family needs bassinet; family needs lockable chest or safe. Call Julie, (608) 785-5730.

* Woman relocating due to abusive relationship needs television, vacuum and women’s clothing: size 2X shirts, size 24 pants, shorts or skirts. Call Amy, (608) 785-6285.

* Kids need clothes: 14-year-old female wears juniors size 13/15 skinny jeans, 7-year-old male wears size 3 shoes, 10 slim boys pants, boys M or 8/10 shirts. Call Connie, (608) 789-4849.

* Family needs kitchen chairs and high chair. Call Deb, (608) 317-9758.

* Family needs refrigerator. Call Bobbi, (608) 782-6892, ext. 22.

* Woman needs vacuum. Call Becky, (608) 775-4875.

* Woman awaiting kidney transplant needs treadmill or stationary bike; disabled woman needs microwave and coffee maker. Call Nicole, (608) 785-5575.

* Needed: bed, end table, dresser, pot and pans, air conditioner, couch or loveseat, recliner. Call Maria, (608) 785-6278.

* Individual with physical disability needs electric dryer and computer; individual with terminal cancer needs washing machine. Call Effie, (608) 785-5872.

* Family needs treadmill. Call Annaliise, (608) 785-6284.

* Woman needs window fan, vacuum, 4X swim suit and microwave. Call Barbara, (608) 785-5856.

* Pregnant women need small table and chairs, crib, double stroller and car seat. Call Dawn, (608) 785-9837.

* Child, 7, needs futon or roll-away bed. Call Laurie, (608) 785-6064.

* Man needs vacuum. Call Heather, (608) 785-6277.

* Man with disability needs window air conditioner. Call Carleen, (608) 789-4806.

* Needed: Washing machine and floor lamp. Call Niki, (608) 785-6297.

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