YOU CAN HELP: Westside Neighbors Shelter opening this week. Here’s what’s needed

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West Seattle’s only emergency shelter is expected to open this week, with nighttime departures forecast to get down into the 30s. Manager Keith Hughes tells us, “Going by (the) weather reports, I am planning to open the Cold Weather Overnight Shelter starting Thursday night.” The shelter at the West Seattle Veteran Center/American Legion Post 160 building in The Triangle remains entirely volunteer- and donation-powered, so if you can help, here’s the wish list:

Food Pantry

Ground Coffee (Folgers 3# cans)
powdered coffee creamer (like Coffeemate)
Instant Hot Coco Mix (for hot water)
Bottled water
Soft drinks in cans (store brands and things on sale)
Instant Oatmeal packets
Granola type low sugar cereal
Pancake mix, bisquick mix,
Pancake syrup, butter, jam
Canned soup, chili, beef stew
Packaged food like top ramen, cup-o-noodles
Rice-a-roni, noodle-roni boxes
Dry pasta (spaghetti, egg noodles, macaroni )
Spaghetti sauce in jars
Food store gift cards so we can get fresh things like milk, eggs, butter, meat

Other Needs

Travel size individual soaps, shampoo; tooth brushes & tooth paste (ask your
dentist for donations) bar soap for shower, laundry detergent pods
Toilet paper and paper towels, napkins, disinfectant wipes
Folding Camp Cots(Amazon or Big5), Single bed size blankets
Stocking caps, cotton gloves, tee shirts (mens L and XL) socks
Sheatshirts, regular and hooded -L, XL, XXL

You can drop donations off at 3618 SW Alaska starting tomorrow: “The Legion Hall will be open every morning starting Tuesday at 7:30 am to receive donations.”

WS Res October 23, 2023 (4:38 pm)

Remember you can buy things in bulk and have them shipped – Keith, you’ll get 25 XL tees, 25 caps, and 25 pairs of socks sometime this week I hope.

eva merrick October 23, 2023 (6:10 pm)

Keith, you’ll be receiving some requested food supplies and blanket from Amazon, probably in 3 days or so.

Shaggydogstory October 24, 2023 (7:26 pm)

Thanks again, WSB, for amplifying Keith’s voice, and providing a way for us to help. 300 travel-sized bars of soap should be arriving this Friday. And, thank you Keith!

WSB October 24, 2023 (8:09 pm)

Big thanks back to you and everyone else who helps if they can. We’re always gratified to hear from nonprofits, school groups, etc., that they got donations, volunteers, event attendees because somebody took action after reading something here. Keep up the good work, community! – TR

Jayma October 25, 2023 (11:18 am)

After reading the blogs post-I reached out to a couple FB groups I’m on asking for donations. People have been stepping up. I’ll be dropping by items in the next few days. Thank you to the Blog for keeping this community in the loop and how we can help out!

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