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Crisis Ministries provides food, shelter and hope to Charleston's most vulnerable citizens. This could not be possible without the support of the community. Donate now and be a part of the solution to end homelessness one person at a time, one family at a time.
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Crisis Ministries was established in 1984, but what began as a warm meal and volunteer-staffed shelter has evolved into a comprehensive service agency dedicated to helping families and individuals end their homelessness. Click here to learn about all the services we provide to the hungry and homeless.
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Volunteers help Crisis Ministries provide the basic human needs of food, shelter and hope to our clients. Crisis Ministries would not be able to provide these services without the thousands of volunteers who give of their time and energy and contribute to making our organization a success. Join us in making a difference by clicking here now.
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Crisis Ministries depends on donations from the community to provide food, shelter and hope to the men, women and children who live here as they work to get back on their feet and into homes of their own.
You can support Crisis Ministries with a monetary donation to support our programs that help our guests return to self-sufficiency; by helping us provide our guests with essential personal items; or with food donations so we can continue to serve healthy meals to hungry people.
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Monetary gifts are the cornerstone of our ability to provide food, shelter, and hope 365 days a year. For more information on how your gift can make a difference, contact Anne Jackson, Annual Fund Manager, at (843) 723-9477, ext. 142 or ajackson@charlestonhomeless.org.
Donations can be received by check made payable to "Crisis Ministries" and sent to:
PO Box 20038
Charleston, SC 29413
Food and Supplies Make a Big Difference!
Urgently needed items:
- Plastic Cutlery Packs with Napkins
- Sugar
- Bottled Water
- Tomato Products
- Salad Dressing
- Pasta
Other needed items:
- 8 oz plastic cups and bowls
- USDA Protein, canned meat
- #10 (large) cans of vegetables and fruit
- Foil roasting pans
- Coffee
- Cheese, mayonnaise, and condiments
- Breakfast foods items, whole-grain, low sugar cereal
- Raw eggs
- Stocks and broths (vegetable, chicken or beef)
- Laundry detergent
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Cleaning supplies
- Plastic Cups
- Deodorant
- Newly packaged white twin bed sheets
- New, packaged men's and women's t-shirts
- New, packaged men's and women's underwear
- Reading glasses, prescriptions 1.75 and higher
We accept donations daily between 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Soup Kitchen.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT CLOTHING, TOYS OR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
If you have a large donation or questions about needed items, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Brad Cashman, at 737-8369 or bcashman@charlestonhomeless.org.
Thank you for supporting Crisis Ministries!