St. Michael's Lutheran Church

Hello, I am working with a single mother who just gave birth to a baby boy. She got discharged from the hospital with just a enough milk to last the day. She also does not produce enough milk for baby to breast feed. We had applied for WIC benefits but just found out that got deactivated and mom does not have an appointment to get WIC reactivated until two weeks as they are booked out. Mom is in urgent need of baby formula for her baby boy. Baby takes Similac 360 total care in a blue colored container or Similac pro total comfort in a lilac-colored container. We are requesting for enough supply to last her until she can get her WIC reactivated which is no sooner than two weeks from now. Thank you immensely for all you do and have done to support all our families.

Client is a single, working mom of four children, her youngest being a nine-month-old baby boy who is approximately 20 pounds. Client is in need of a highchair for her baby, as he is struggling with the transition from formula to food. Client would greatly benefit from a highchair so that she can multitask in feeding her baby while helping care for her other kids.

Per First Care policy, equipment must be brand new. Client is wanting a general highchair that can grow with her baby as he gets older and bigger, preferably one that is convertible and adjustable.

Spanish speaking mother of low economic means is requesting a full size crib and mattress for her 1.5 year old daughter. Per our organization's policy, we accept new items only.

Client is a single mom of two and is currently in need of a stroller for her 19-month-old son. Client explained he is quickly outgrowing his old stroller as he is 25 pounds, and is in need of one that can grow with him. Client would like a 2 in 1 convertible toddler stroller, preferably one that is also collapsable for being on the go. Client would greatly benefit from a new stroller as she is currently balancing work, school, and parenting; and would have one of her biggest needs met by receiving a stroller.

Per First Care policies, equipment items must be brand new

My client is a young mother of 2 children. One of the children turned 1 in March while the other is only 4 months old (both girls). The young mother is working hard to utilize services and support to be able to provide for her two children. The young mother has dealt with domestic violence in the past and is working to stabilize herself and her children. My client has signed up for benefits and was denied due to unavoidable circumstances. My client is in need of basic needs for the home and for the wellbeing of her two daughters. The groceries: Rice, Vegetable oil, Chicken, beef, 100% fruit juice, sugar, chef Boyar mini micro beef ravioli, yogurt, protein shake, Pedicure, fruit pouches, yogurt for toddler, mealtime for baby power blend vegetable chicken, stage 1 Gerber, snacks for toddlers (no pork or gelatin) mealtime for toddler pasta sauce and meat stars, capri sun.

Client is a single mother with a 13-month-old child. Client is in need of a new stroller for her child as he is quickly outgrowing his current one. Client is struggling financially, and would greatly benefit from receiving a stroller so she can use her income to cover basic necessities and be able to take her child around more freely. Client is specifically wanting a convertible baby stroller that is reversible and foldable and can grow with her child.

Per First Care policy, all equipment must be brand new.

In need of a bunk bed to help the father reunify with his children. The children are two young children who love their father and want to be with him. He struggles with addiction however, he has obtained sobriety over the past two months which is a huge success for him. Any help would be appreciated.

This family is new to MPS and is experiencing housing instability. This lack of stability is impacting her children as well as her comfort and safety.

As a single mom, she struggles to afford groceries. This is a major concern especially with summer coming up. Any gift card (or grocery dropoff) would be appreciated (Cub, Walmart, Target).

She is also looking for cleaning supplies: Laundry detergent, Tissues, Trash bags, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Dish soap.

Clothing needed: Socks, underwear, t-shirts/undershirts, shorts, shoes - Boy age 5: Size 6/7, 13/1 shoes; Girl age 3: Size 3t, 9c shoes; Boy age 2: Size 2t, 7c shoes

This student's family is at risk of losing their housing because of increasing prices and Grandma (guardian) losing her job. She is struggling to get unemployment or any other support. She works incredibly hard to take care of her grandson and who has a high level of needs. As the head of household for a house of 6 people, she does a huge amount of work.

Grandma just finished school and is hoping to find a job soon, but right now things are very difficult. The housing instability is causing our student increased stress during the school day, which is greatly impacting his ability to control his emotions at school and learn. He has gone through a huge amount of trauma in his life, so any additional stressors cause him to become very disregulated.

Household members: Grandma, Great-grandfather, 13 year old, 20 year old, 8 year old (our student), 11 month old.

I gave grandma a financial assistance resource, but support in other ways would be incredibly appreciated to help this student be more successful in school and for the family to maintain their housing.

Grandma indicates the major need is assistance with food. Feeding a family of 6 is very expensive. Any gift card or delivery of groceries would be appreciated. (Walmart, Cub, etc). Thank you.

This is a two-parent household with five children under the ages 6 and under. There is one child with specialized needs and other children who are participating in the evaluation process to assess what additional needs they might have. The father of the children has had a loss in his family and had to travel out of the country to address this loss, and this put additional strain on the household due to loss of support for the family both physically and financially. In addition, their youngest child is an infant therefore the mother of the children has only recently been able to return to work to help provide for the family financially. These children would benefit from the following support to enhance their learning, development, and safety.

There was not an option for a crib mattress protector, so I had to enter it as twin, but we need a crib size for the baby. Due to space if the dresser could be a taller type rather than the shorter/long it might work better in the family's home.

Client is in need of a play mat/activity pad for her daughter who just turned one month old. Client has had some support from family but is not working and is mostly home alone with her baby. The play mat/activity pad would greatly improve baby's wellbeing as she is growing and developing, and allow client to prioritize making other necessary purchases.

Single mom with two children and supporting two nieces. Mom and daughters recently moved to MN from out of state due to a family crisis and support nieces. Mom just got approved for her own place. Looking to help furnish home and start new life for family. Specific bed request: due to size of new home family is asking for bunk beds and/or daybeds for children. Will take used items, and any help is greatly appreciated!