Brother Francis Shelter is an emergency shelter for men and women in Anchorage without a home. We serve adults experiencing homelessness with dignity, care, and compassion, with an emphasis on helping our guests move toward self-sufficiency. Below are items the program currently needs.
When donating, please remember donations should be new or gently used. These items will not only support those in need but also empower them. Thank you!
If you have any questions about in-kind or monetary donations, please contact Jeff Johnson at 907-222-7358 or email jejohnson@cssalaska.org.
If you have any questions about drop-off of larger items, please contact Seniqua Daniels at 907-222-7352 or email at sdaniels@cssalaska.org.
Urgent Needs
- Winter Gear – jackets, hats, mittens, gloves, snow pants
- Shoes – sneakers and boots, all sizes
- Comfortable clothing – sweaters, sweatpants, sweatshirts
- Men’s and women’s new underwear and bras
- Twin-size blankets
- Twin-size sheets
- New Pillows
- Hand warmers
- Gift cards (small amounts for personal needs are amazing)
- Pies, cookies, and other snacks
Toiletries
- Bath towels
- Shampoo
- Lotion
- Body wash
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Disposable razors
- Hand soap
- Shower shoes – flip flops
- Ear plugs
Other Needs
- Cleaning supplies
- Coffee
- Band-aids
- Indoor activities (board games, puzzles, crosswords, cards, art supplies)
- Snacks (candy, granola bars, noodles, fruit snacks)
- Bus passes
- Bike locks
- Keyed padlocks for lockers
- Earphones
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Black pants and shoes all sizes for work
Donations are accepted every day, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Brother Francis Shelter.
Contact & Location:
1021 E. 3rd Ave, 907-277-1731
10 am – 6 pm 7 days a week
1021 E. 3rd Ave, 907-277-1731
10 am – 6 pm 7 days a week