Family-to-Family NewsShopping lists and list of montly drives for all communities can be found below. We include a separate shopping lists for the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky and for the Lemmon Food Pantry in South Dakota and for all other communities to better reflect the needs and cultures of the recipients. Stay tuned to this area for further developments as we continue to process the needs of all the communities.

Drop-Off Dates and Monthly Drives
For All Communities for 2008
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Date
Monthly Drive
Date
Monthly Drive
Jan. 19
Over the counter medications
July 19
 Backpack and school supplies – for Crownpoint, NM & Hope, AK please send a personal care item instead
Feb. 16
Saran wrap, aluminum foil, zip lock bags etc.
Aug. 16
 Cooking utensils, e.g. wooden spoons, spatulas, whisks
Mar. 15
Shampoo and conditioner
Sept. 20
 Gently used gloves, hats and scarves
Apr. 19
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Oct. 18
 Over the counter medications
May 17
Paper towels, toilet paper & paper napkins
Nov. 15
 Non-perishable Thanksgiving food items
June 21
Personal care items, such as body creams and deodorant
Dec. 13
 New packs of socks

Please note that F-to-F also sponsors separate community-wide drives in November and December.

In November, chapters arrange for turkey donations to each community they are linked with.

In December, our gently-used or new toy drive supplies toys, wrapping paper, tape and ribbon to each of our receiving communities, where families can pick out age-appropriates gifts for their children. Our mission here is to have each family experience the joy of giving for themselves.

Please also feel free to send warm winter clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, or blankets) if your sponsored family needs them. We support the notion of recycling; when appropriate please send gently used items.