Truckloads of Hope
James Martin Chevrolet is proud to host our 6th annual Truckloads of Hope donation drive supporting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and specifically their Shower Program and Services Center. A shower is something that may be taken for granted, but the reality is that there are thousands of people right here in Detroit who don’t have that luxury. Therefore, we are collecting the “Wish List” items below to provide those in need with shower access and freshly laundered clothing. Additional items like sheets and diapers are in critical need at the Capuchin Services Center.
WISH LIST
- Sheets (full & twin size)
- Blankets (full & twin size)
- Laundry detergent (42oz or 64oz)
- Hand and bath towels
- Travel deodorant
- Travel shaving cream
- Travel hand sanitizer
- Disposable razors
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Baby wipes
- Dental floss
- Socks
- Underwear
Founded in 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Metro Detroit by providing food, clothing, and human development programs to the people of our community. Through its programs, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen addresses the needs of thousands of families and individuals each day.
Capuchin Soup Kitchen programs include:
- Two meal program sites – serving three daily sit-down and take-away meals, six days per week
- Shower Program – providing hygiene and clean clothes year-round
- Capuchin Services Center – an emergency food pantry and clothing distribution center
- Emergency Assistance Social Workers – assisting with longer-term goals
- Rosa Parks Children’s Program – providing art programs and tutoring for youth
- Earthworks Urban Farm – a 1.5-acre USDA-certified organic farm supplying Capuchin Soup Kitchen meal sites and educating the community on building sustainable relationships with the earth
- On the Rise Bakery – assisting individuals re-entering society after bouts of incarceration or substance abuse
- Jefferson House – a twelve bed residential treatment facility, assists indigent males seeking to reclaim their lives from addiction