Whosoever Gospel Mission

Sharing God's Love Since 1892

Current Needs

Delivery/Shipping Address: 101 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144

New Unwrapped Toys and Gifts: Each year, homeless dads living at the Mission give gifts to hundreds of their kids & grandkids. For many men, it’s a first step toward reconnecting with family. See the joy of our toy giveaway firsthand here. We need your help again!

  • Here’s how you can help: Buy new, unwrapped toys, stocking stuffers & gifts for ages 0-18
  • Deadline: Monday, December 16th. Call Tina at 215 438 3094 x 104 by Dec. 9th to arrange a drop-off or a pick-up

Dormitory Needs: We are always in need of the following items:

  • New Large Bath Towels
  • New Twin Sheet Sets (colors and patterns are great!)
  • New Twin Bed Pillows
  • New Large Shower Shoes for Men
  • Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
  • Laundry Bags/Collapsable Hampers
  • New Reusable Water Bottles
  • Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Foaming Tub and Tile Cleaner (in cans)

Medicine: We provide a full array of over-the-counter meds for our residents. We are currently in need of the following:

  • Daytime and Nighttime Cold & Flu meds (pills/gel caps/capsules only please, no liquids)
  • Coricidin HBP cold meds for our men with high blood pressure
  • denture paste
  • denture cleaning tabs
  • acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Aleve
  • cough drops
  • tissues

Food Drives and Gift Cards: If you’d like to do a food drive for us, please call Heather at (215) 438-3094 x 103 for current needs. We could also always use the following gift cards for perishable items and other urgent supply needs as they arise:

  • Walmart (also good at Sam’s Club)
  • Aldi
  • Giant
  • The Home Depot
  • Lowe’s Home Improvement
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club

Cleaning Supplies: No bleach, please

  • toilet bowl cleaner (gel)
  • Toilet bowl brushes
  • small dustpans and brushes
  • foaming hand soap refills
  • glass cleaner
  • Fabuloso or Simple Green general cleaners
  • furniture polish wipes (NO spray, please)
  • disinfecting wipes (no bleach, please)

Learning Program Supplies:

  • 1-inch 3-ring binders (no larger than 1-inch)
  • over-the-ear ear phones (not earbuds)
  • noise cancelling headphones
  • new 8 GB or larger USB flash drives

Personal Care Supplies for Men:

  • Shampoo
  • Men’s anti-perspirant
  • wash cloths
  • shaving cream
  • shaving razors with at least 2 blades each
  • soap/body wash (for men)

New Underwear (Boxers) and T-Shirts for Men:

  • Boxers (not briefs) – all sizes 
  • Undershirts (crew, v-neck, and tank) – all sizes

Contact: Tina (215) 438-3094 x 104 to arrange a drop-off or pick-up of these items. Thank you for sharing God’s love with men experiencing homelessness as they work to get back on their feet!

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