Donate to Blue Skies
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Non-Perishable Food
We accept non-perishable food such as canned or jarred food, prepackaged goods, and vacuum-sealed food. Our preference is for healthy and/or hearty foods with a long shelf life but anything will do! In bulk or individual items, all food is welcome. To donate contact us any way you prefer, including our socials!
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Clothing
Doing some spring cleaning? Clothing is always a staple of donations and children’s clothing is a specific item that is frequently requested at Blue Skies. All sizes and styles are accepted! Contact us in your preferred method to donate. Please make sure any donated clothing is in good condition and free of contamination and pests before donating. Thank you!
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Baby Supplies
Baby supplies are our most requested donation items by far in our community. These supplies include baby formula, diapers, pacifiers, bottles, baby wraps, car seats and carriers, toys, baby clothes, and cribs. Please help us help the most vulnerable ones among us today. Contact us!
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Home Goods and Furniture
Unfortunately every year in Gaines County, at least a few homes are destroyed in fire or other disasters. This fact is the initial reason we began collecting home goods and furniture to distribute to disaster victims. Items such as tables, chairs, dressers, lightweight bed frames, mattresses, comforter sets, and more. Contact us today about donating and we can even come pick up any heavy items!
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Monetary Donations
We always accept monetary donations as well as physical items in order to fund our continuous efforts to eliminate poverty in Gaines County. We have behind-the-scenes costs such as accounting software, bookkeeping, organizational software, and this very website as well as program costs for the clients we serve every month. We truly appreciate any amount that is given and, of course, all donations are tax-deductible.
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Amazon Wish-List
For the small everyday items we need for our clients we’ve made an Amazon Wish-List that generous folks can purchase items from so we can distribute them to those in need in Gaines County. This list includes items ranging from socks to hygiene kits and more! You know exactly what your funds are going to when you purchase any items from this list!
Other Donation Opportunities
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Fresh Food
The Hope & Healing Center regularly cooks and serves a dinner service for 200 people in Seminole. They are frequently accepting donations of fresh fruits, vegetables, seasonings, breads, desserts, and other fresh or organic items. To learn more about their donation needs visit their site!
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Blood Donation
Every so often a nonprofit called Vitalant visits Gaines County and receives and processes our blood donations. In times past Seminole Memorial Hospital and the Seminole EMS building have played host to the blood drives. Save a life today by giving blood, it’s always the right thing to do. Visit the Vitalant website to learn about upcoming blood drives!
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Hygiene Products and Non-Perishable Food
Around Seminole, TX you will find two refrigerators called “Blessing Boxes” standing outside generously filled with free hygiene products such as toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine products as well as with free non-perishable food such as cereal, granola bars, and more. Any donations can be dropped off at the front porch of each location at 500 SW 3rd and 504 SW Ave H in Seminole.