Building/facilities needs:
Large window unit air conditioner/heating pump
Roof repair
Carpeting
Electrical and water hook-up for WE Gardens
Fabric and/or curtains for common area
Paint
Parking lot repaving
Community Kitchen
Towels, pot holders, and oven mitts
Long-handled metal serving spoons
Paper products (cups, plates, plasticware, napkins, paper towels)
Cleaning supplies
Volunteers to serve lunches 12-1 on the first and third Mondays of each month, the first three Thursdays of each month, and every Friday. Contact Ms. Belle at 205-781-0517 for more information.
Food Pantry
Non-perishable foods:
1- or 2-pound bags of cornmeal, flour, sugar, rice, grits and dried beans
Canned soups with protein ("Beefy" soups, canned stews, lentils, etc.)
Creamy soups (cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of celery)
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, beans, greens)
Canned or preserved fruits (pears, peaches, oranges, applesauce)
Peanut butter and jelly
Spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, diced canned tomatoes
Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo)
Salt, pepper, cooking spices
Paper products (plates, napkins, paper towels)
Hygiene products
Joe Rush Center
Work groups: please contact Danny at 205-781-0517
Projector and sound system equipment (
see our needs list)
WE Gardens
Concrete cinder blocks
Work van / mini van for produce transport
Garden benches (wood or cement)
Lawn mower
Outdoor produce washing station (3 compartment)
Portable hand-washing station
Professional weigh scale
Swing set
Volunteers on Wednesdays and Saturdays (12-4 p.m.)
Water cooler