Help create a holiday season with a little more warmth and happiness for your neighbors! Our programs are currently most in need of the following items.

Please drop them off at St. Francis House Food Pantry at, 3710 E 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508 on Monday – Thursday from 1 p.m. – 4p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thank you for caring for your neighbors this holiday season!

Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS)

  • Adult size coats, snow pants and warm winter boots
  • Ice cleats for children
  • Twin and queen size bed sheets
  • Knife sets
  • Nail clippers
  • Feminine hygiene items
  • Laundry detergent
  • Garbage bags

Clare House

  • New Pillows
  • Twin sheets
  • Twin blankets
  • Family size shampoo and conditioner
  • Women’s and children’s winter gloves
  • New or gently used winter coats for women and children
  • New women’s and children’s socks
  • Ice grippers
  • Children’s winter hats
  • Winter boots for elementary aged children
  • Warm pajamas for children
  • Children underwear
  • Beanies for women and children
  • Totes (Cheaper at Fred Meyer)
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Trash bags

Brother Francis Shelter

  • New jackets
  • New sweatshirts
  • New warm socks
  • New underwear for men and women
  • Hats/gloves
  • Hand warmers
  • Blankets
  • Towels

Homeless Family Services

  • Blankets
  • Twin + Queen sheets
  • New pillows
  • Laundry soap
  • Dish Soap
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Clorox wipes
  • Garbage bags
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Soap or body wash
  • Deodorant

Complex Care

  • Jackets
  • Sweatshirts
  • Sweatpants
  • Slippers
  • Bus passes
  • Coffee tumblers with lids

Supportive Family Services

  • Diapers
  • Baby Wipes
  • Gift cards to Fred Meyer, Walmart & Restaurants
  • Alaska Zoo passes
  • Swimming punch cards (muni pools)
  • Passes to the YMCA and rec centers
  • Gas cards
  • Uber gift cards
  • Museum passes
  • Craft supplies

St. Francis House Food Pantry

  • Canned Protein: chili, tuna, spam, chicken, pork
  • Oatmeal packets
  • Granola bars
  • Canned vegetables
  • Can openers

Family Disability Services

  • Gift Cards to Fred Meyer, Walmart
  • Gift Cards to movie theaters, bowling, the zoo, or any kid-related place in town

3rd Avenue Resource and Navigation Center

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Lotion
  • Shampoo and body wash (large bottles)
  • Combs
  • Razors
  • Bath towel
  • Phone chargers
  • Ready to eat snacks

More Ways to Give During the Holidays
There are many ways to help families in need during long winter months around Christmas and beyond. Learn more about all of our holiday giving options.