Welcome to Fresh Start Walnut Creek
Donations Accepted HERE
Fresh Start Raffle 2008 - 2009
ONLINE STORE: Fresh Start Merchandise
How to Donate to Fresh Start
A Message from Robert Brownbridge, Past President
Meet Our Founder and Executive Director
Fresh Start Board of Directors
Thank You St. Pauls
Fresh Start Wish List
Alices Garden
Contact Fresh Start
Community Comments
Celebrating Kind-Hearted People
A Salute to Jean Siri
With Gratitude and Appreciation
Links to Help & Assistance
THE STORIES
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Volunteers Wanted
Brian Copeland
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Fresh Start Wish List


Urgent needs:

Mosquito Repellent -- esp "OFF w/ Deet (sp?)" due to West Nile Virus

People living outside near creeks and water are especially vulnerable

Cases of bottled water and Gatorade 

Food Pantry Items

  •  Cases or 6-packs of bottled water, Gatorade, etc. 
  •  Soups, stews, or chili
  •  Canned meats – tuna, chicken, corned beef hash
  •  Canned vegetables:  corn, green beans, beans of all kinds, peas, beets 
  •  Fruit, fruit cups, pudding
  •  Peanut butter & Jelly
  •  Crackers, flat bread and cookies
  •  Juice boxes
  •  Soy Milk - any flavor, vanilla is a favorite!
  •  Cereal (both hot and cold cereals)
  •  Top ramen, cup of noodles
  •  Bottled water (water is very hard for people to get @ $1.00/per bottle) 
  •  Pasta, rice, beans
  •  Canned/bottled sauce

Gift Cards and Transportation

  • Safeway, Albertson’s, Costco, Target Gift Cards, any amount
  • Hairmaster's Gift Card's for Haircuts (1548 Locust, WC)
  • Gift Cards for Gasoline for those who have cars - can be purchased at Safeway & Albertsons
  • Bus Passes and BART Tickets
  • County Connection Single Ride Tickets - available at County Connection office, WC BART

Men’s and Women’s Underwear

  •  New or used (clean and in good condition)
  •  Warm socks, tee shirts, men’s & women’s underpants & shorts
  •  Thermal underwear in all sizes (“long johns") for men and women,
  •   Hand warmers & "Warmers of all Kinds" (Big 5 or any sporting goods store)

Personal Hygiene Items for Men and Women - The "sample size" bottles are great!

  • Toothpaste & tooth brushes & mouthwash
  • Lotion for dry and chapped skin
  • Shampoo
  • Soap (liquid or bars - antibacterial is good)
  • Anti-bacterial hand cleanser
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Chap stick
  • Foot spray and foot powder & lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Razors for men (double edged) & women
  • Wet Ones Towelettes
  • Shaving cream
  • Sunscreen
  • First aid supplies
  • Band-aids
  • Peroxide
  • Alcohol
  • Neosporin
  • Hydrocortisone ointment/cream
  • Aspirin, Tylenol, allergy & cold med’s
  • Toothpaste & tooth brushes & mouthwash

Laundry Supplies

  • Detergent
  • Fabric softener sheets
  • Stain Remover Products

Paper Products & other items for meals

  • Sturdy paper plates and bowls for cereal
  • Latex gloves
  • Napkins
  • Plastic cutlery
  • Paper coffee cups - 8 oz.
  • Coffee creamer
  • Sugar packets

Non-Shelter Amelioration

  • Tents and Sleeping Bags, new or used in good condition
  • Lanterns
  • Tents and Sleeping Bags, new or used in good condition
  • Mosquito Repellent, Ant Stakes, etc.
  • Sunscreen

Office Supplies –

  • All kinds  from paperclips to copy paper & printer cartridges for an HP 6110 xi (black &/or color)