Common Basket, or Threshold Ministries, are set into motion by a knock at the door. These threshold ministries can be thought of as projects and include the distribution of new quilts and blankets, diapers and baby wipes, hygiene kits, and morning coffee and mid-day sandwiches. We are averaging over 35 sandwiches per day. Recently we added hot meals on a regular basis.

Quilts and Blankets

• Twin or full-sized quilts are most helpful
• Light blankets and afghans are not so helpful
• Please give new or like-new items only
• The quilts need to have enough filler to keep people warm during South Dakota winters
• Please do not donate items that are decorated with religious symbols, messages, or your group's name
• Please do not donate items that are decorated with military, political, or patriotic symbols

Diapers and Baby Wipes

• Diapers and Wipes can be ordered through Amazon and shipped directly to the Center
• Larger sizes (4, 5, 6) are the greatest need

Hygiene Kits

• Please give new items only
• The items on the list are the minimum, you may include additional items such as nail clippers, razors, or hair conditioners
• Please DO NOT include hairspray or hand sanitizer
• Please do not donate items that are decorated with religious symbols, messages, or your group's name
• Please do not donate items that are decorated with military, political, or patriotic symbols

Contents:

• Bath towel (darker colors appreciated)
• Adult toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Comb
• Shampoo
• 1 or 2 Bath-sized bars of soap
• Washcloth ​

Assembling the Kits
Open the bath towel, place the items at one end of the towel. Fold the towel over the items and roll the towel so that nothing falls out. Tie the bundle with string, yarn, or ribbon.