PLEASE: Help or forward to someone who 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.

* The Food Pantry in the La Crosse Salvation Army at 8th & State Sts., (608)782-6126 in particular is in extremely short supply of canned vegetables, boxed meals(H&T Helper/Rice-a-roni/Mac & Cheese), pasta and sauces. A donation of any food stuff will be appreciated!

* Onalaska Food Basket, (608) 783-7722 (next to the Onalaska American Legion Club), 731 Sand Lake Road, is in need of hamburger/tuna helper, stew, canned tomato products, peanut butter, cream soups, vegetable soups, tomato soups, beans and pasta. Thank you for your generosity.

* WAFER food pantry, 403 Causeway Blvd., La Crosse, (608) 782-6003, is in need of toilet tissue, rice, crackers, cereal, pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, baked beans, tuna, canned corn, canned fruit and all kinds of soup.

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 to your place of worship.

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

La Crosse County For Goodness' Sake needs for 10/24/2010:

* Baby items needed: infant car seats, boys and girls infant clothessize 0-6 mos, cribs, monitor, baby gate, changing table, bottles; also bunk beds, dresser and glider/rocker. Call Liz, (608) 785-5609

* Family needs queen size bed, rocking chair and internet capable computer. Call Annaliise, (608) 785-6284

* Woman with disabilities needs a scale. Call Ashley, (608) 775-3932

* Family needs a rocking chair. Call Kira, (608) 789-4857

* Person with disabilities lost all possessions when storage unit was broken into, needs sofa, loveseat and kitchen table and chairs. Call Mary, (608) 782-0710 ext. 220

* Pregnant woman needs car seat, crib and pack 'n' play. Call Dawn, (608) 785-9837

* Individual with disabilities needs small computer desk. Call Marilyn, (608) 785-6128

* Family needs vacuum. Call Beth, (608) 785-5847

* Woman needs clothes size 3x, including pants and a winter coat. Call Heather, (608) 785-6277

* Individual needs small upright freezer. Call Maria, (608) 785-6278

* Winter wear needed: Coats, hats, gloves, scarves and boots. Can be dropped off at local Kwik Trip stores or The Salvation Army office, 223 N. Eighth St, (608)782-6126

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.

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

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