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Northside Planning Council’s Holiday Wishlist

Please consider us in your holiday giving. In addition to monetary donations, these items will go a long way towards supporting us as we begin the new year.

Stable Families, Strong Community

  • 1 passenger van to help facilitate transportation for low-income residents
  • 4 magnetic whiteboards 4’ x 6’ and a large bulletin board, 2’ x 3’
  • Furniture: conference room table, 10-12 chairs, couch, coffee table
  • Small appliances: electric teapot, coffee machine, two small microwaves, wall clock
  • Cleaning supplies: trash bags, hand soap, all purpose cleaner, facial tissue, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Office supplies: large monthly calendar, dry erase markers, permanent markers, flipchart pads, pens, scissors, stapler, 3-hole puncher

FEED Bakery

  • Two mini vans or sprinter vans for bakery delivery

Healthy Food For All Dane County

  • 5 gallon or larger salad spinner/dryer
  • 5-6’ wire shelving on wheels
  • Stainless steel ladles and serving spoons
  • Gas cards, Citgo preferred

Volunteers

  • One-time: a volunteer with a large truck to help us haul away extra furniture.
  • One-time: a small moving crew with a dolly that can help us rearrange our newest office.
  • Ongoing: a volunteer with a truck to help us with occasional trips to and from our storage unit.
  • Ongoing: we welcome your help. Please complete our volunteer interest form at northsideplanningcouncil.org to get involved.
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