Recent Cold Weather Has Salem Mission in Need of Donations

Homelss man walking away from Mission Photo By: Tim King

(Salem) - With the recent cold snap, and with cooler and wet weather expected to continue in the mid-valley over the next few weeks, the Union Gospel Mission is in need of donations to handle the number of homeless coming to seek help from the winter weather.

Tom Zobel with UGM of Salem says currently they are serving 500+ meals a day at the mission.

They are in desperate need of men`s clothing especially pants, shirts, underwear, coats, and socks.

Food donations are needed as well.

Zobel says they really need coffee, sugar, oatmeal, spices, cereal, canned foods and fruits, baby formula, eggs, cheese, noodles, and tomato sauce and pasta.

Also needed is: shampoo, toothpaste, coats (men`s, women`s, children), deodorant, aspirin, towels, sheets, underwear and socks (men`s, women`s, children) and razors.

To donate any of these items, or to make a cash donation, please drop them off at the mission located at 345 Commercial St NE, (503) 362-3983, or at the mission thrift store, 885 Commercial St. NE, (503) 375-2511.

For more information on the Union Gospel Mission of Salem visit their Web site at www.ugmsalem.org.

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