Donation suggestions: paper towels/napkins, facial tissues/toilet paper, cold cups/hot cups (with lids), K-cup coffee pods, individual creamers/sugars, individual packaged snacks, plastic food storage bags/containers, liquid laundry detergent, dryer sheets, liquid dish soap, dishwasher tablets, pump-style hand soap (white), note pads/pens. Also needed: household cleaning supplies such as Pledge, Endust, Lysol spray, stainless steel wipes, etc.; and travel-size personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, toiletries, etc.) Gift cards are also very helpful for families, i.e. Jewel, Aldi, Target, Portillo’s, Panera, Jimmy Johns, Subway, etc. Monetary donations will be accepted (cash, or checks payable to Saint Vincent de Paul Society).
The Fisher House Foundation donates “comfort homes” built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers, which allow family members to be near loved ones who are hospitalized. There is no charge for any family to stay at a Fisher House operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To get a better idea of how large they are and the amount of help they provide, go to www.fisherhouse.org
For information on the Hines, IL location see the Friends of Fisher House website at www.FOFHIL.org
Please help support our soldiers and their families. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you!