Brother Francis Shelter is an emergency shelter for men and women in Anchorage without a home. We serve adults experiencing homelessness with dignity, care, compassion and with an emphasis on moving our guests toward self-sufficiency. Below you will find items the program is currently in need of.
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 Kristin Smoot at 907-222-7317 or email at ksmoot@cssalaska.org.
If you have any questions about drop-off of larger items, please contact Dwayne Patterson at 907-222-7323 or email at dpatterson@cssalaska.org.
Urgent Needs
- Winter Gear
- Towels
- Tooth brushes
- Bike Locks
Toiletries
- Bath towels
- Shampoo
- Lotion
- Body wash
- Toothbrushes
- Tooth paste
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Disposable razors
- Personal hygiene products
- Hand soap
- Hand sanitizer
Other Needs
- Masks
- Cleaners
- Coffee
- Metal teaspoons
- Band-aids
- Twin sized, navy fleece blanket
- Bedding- twin size (sheets and blankets, no pillowcases or mattress needed
- Indoor activities (board games, puzzles, crosswords, cards, art supplies)
- Snacks (candy, granola bars)
- Bus passes
See Brother Francis Shelter’s Amazon Wish List
Donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 1PM to 4PM and Fridays, 9AM to 4PM at Saint Francis House Food Pantry.
To avoid traffic congestion during pantry distribution hours, you may want to drop off donations after 1:00pm or anytime on Friday.
Contact & Location:
3710 E 20th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
907-222-7323