Budgets Are Tight



Budgets are tight—state government budgets, federal government budgets, household budgets.  Everyone is feeling the pinch.  Well, so is Transitions.  Often, when people come into our shelters, they do not have the financial means to provide for themselves.  Until other resources are available, Transitions provides for all dietary and hygiene needs.  According to the USDA, a family of 2 on a low-cost plan spends an average of $103.20 per week on food.  A family of 4 with children aged 2-3 and 4-5 spend $149.50, with children aged 6-8 and 9-11, $175.70.
If you are looking for a way to continue the holiday spirit through the year, consider donating to Transitions.  Gift cards for Wal-Mart or Weis would be greatly appreciated so that clients can be provided with groceries and medication.  Please contact Transitions at 570-523-1134 or 570-644-4488 to arrange for donation drop off.  Below are items that are greatly needed at the shelter right now.
Transitions has a very limited budget for food and many of the items that most people would consider necessities are luxuries in the shelter, including snack foods and ready-to-eat meals.

Immediate Shelter Needs:
Diapers-size 4 and 5
Baby wipes
Deodorant
Paper towels
Toilet tissue
Tissues
Dish detergent
Sponges and SOS Pads
Clean products-specifically Clorox cleaner, bathroom cleaner, furniture polish, disinfectant spray, kitchen cleaner, granite cleaner, Stainless steel cleaning spray, Pinesol, Window cleaner
Bleach
Dryer Sheets
HE Laundry detergent
Black Trash Bags, size 38 gallon or bigger
Canned or pouch tuna, chicken or salmon
Canned spaghetti, ravioli, etc.
Canned soup
Frozen dinners
Sugar
Salt and pepper
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Dill pickles
Any type of snacks
Canned fruit
Coffee
Powdered drink mix
Manwich canned sauce
Canned SPAM

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