Donate online or checks can be made out to Occupy Madison Inc and sent to 304 N 3rd St, Madison, WI 53704.
Items we need for Craft Room, Wood Shop and Gardens to make things to fundraise through our store
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- Beads, yarn, wire (16-22 gauge), jewelry hardware, air dry clay, uv resin, etc. for crafting
- Hardwoods: Cherry, Walnut, Hickory, Hackberry, Elm, Locust, Ash (we accept scraps for crafts and woodworking)
- Gardening tools, potting soil and planting containers (large outside or small house plant)
Items we need for Free Store
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- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Food (we are on a waiting list with Second Harvest and River Food Pantry isn’t taking new partners). We are particulary looking for
- Canned goods with pop tops
- Shelf stable ready to eat items that don’t require cooking
- Soft food for people with dental issues
- Can openers
- Men’s underwear (new please!)
- Long Underwear
- Shoes/Boots
- Personal hygiene items
- Razors/shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Winter gear (Jackets, gloves, hats, scarves, etc)
- Toilet Paper
- Adult books (we have plenty of children’s books at the moment)
Items we need for building houses and building store items
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- Cordless electric drills or screw guns or other power tools (jigsaw, circular saw, sawzall, etc)
- Squares, tape measures, staple guns, carpenters pencils, sharpies, etc.
- Work gloves for volunteers
- Bottled water and snacks for volunteers
- Untreated Dimensional Lumber (minimum length 6’) 1×4; 1×6; 2×4 ; 2×6; 2×8; 2×10; 2×12; 4×4
- Plywood (minimum size 4’x4’; please no OSB or Particle Board) 3/8”CDX; ½” CDX; ½” MDO
- Bulls Eye or Kilz Paint Primer
- Nails, screws
Residents would welcome the following donations
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- Laundry Soap & Dryer Sheets
- Dish washing liquid, sponges/scrubbies
- Cleaning sprays, vinegar, bleach (for showers and bathrooms)
- Bus tickets and gas cards
- Passenger Van
Please only items in good condition.
