Monday

Prado Day Center ~ Giving is Caring




To make a donation call
(805) 541-7963


It can be a helpless feeling to be homeless, yet thousands find themselves in this predicament annually in San Luis Obispo County.


The Prado Day Center
is the only day center serving the homeless population in the region. Every day, between 90 to 120 people seek refuge and assistance at the Center and over 30 percent of the Center’s participants are now women and children.

DAY CENTER NEEDS:

Peanut Butter
Jelly
Butter
Sugar
Coffee
Creamer
Nutritious Snacks for the Kids
Juice Box Drinks
Canned Food/Soups/Tuna
Large Serving Bowls, Utensils, Platters
Can Openers
Ziploc Bags (Gallon size)
Plastic Wrap/Aluminum Foil
Paper Towels
Large & Small Trash Bags

For the Breakfast Program:
Juice
Milk
Bread/Bagels
Cream Cheese
Cereal Bars
Paper Plates
Paper Napkins
Plastic Silverware, Bowls
Hot & Cold Cereal
Instant Hot Chocolate Mix

For the Children’s Playroom:
Radio/CD player
Pencils & Crayons

Adults:
Backpacks
Hair Brushes & Combs
Pens & Pencils

Toiletries:
Men's/Women's Deodorant
Fingernail Clippers
Chapstick (Lipbalm)
Hair Styling Gel
Hairspray
Body Wash
Q-Tips (Cotton Swabs)
Toothbrushes
Hand Sanitizer (5oz or Larger)
Disposable Razors
Towels

Gift Certificates:
(Examples: McDonald’s, gas
stations, phone cards, discount clothing
& shoes, fast food, gas,
phone cards, Longs or Rite-Aid)

Other:
Laundry Detergent
Sewing Kits
Hotel Shampoos
Large Wooden Brooms
Computer & Copier Paper
Postage Stamps & Envelopes
Shower Curtains

Our Big Dream Wish List:
Orange Cones for Parking Lot
Vinyl Mats to Sit on in Yard Area
Large Door Mats
Professional Quality Walkie-Talkies


For more information on The Prado Day Center and/or how to donate, please click on the "Prado Day Center" link to the right of my blog page located under "fav links" : )