GIVE TODAY
We Raise Money To Support Our Mission of Serving Qualifying Residents of Erie County, Ohio by Providing Supplemental and Emergency Food, Clothing, Linens and Housewares.
Our neighbors in need are families with children, single adults struggling to find work, and seniors living on fixed incomes. These are our neighbors living down the hall, up the street, and around the corner. Hunger is living in plain sight all around us. Our goal is to end hunger among our neighbors throughout Erie County. Give today!
Our Impact By The Numbers for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
25,412
People in Erie County, Ohio served from 07/2023 – 06/2024.
77%
Increase in people served year over year from 07/2023- 06/2024 vs. 07/2022 – 06/2023 in Erie County.
304,899+
Pounds of food served to 25,412 people in Erie County from 07/2023 to 06/2024.
Monetary Donations
By Check:
- Make check payable to: “Care and Share”
- Mail check to: Care and Share, 241 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Cash:
- Drop off cash donations to Care and Share located at 241 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 between the hours of: 11am to 1pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment.
Donate Online:
We use a donation platform called “GivSum” to accept online donations. Please click the button below to go to our GivSum donation page.
By mobile device: Scan the QR Code below with your mobile device to use Venmo.
By computer: Click the button below to make an online donation using VENMO on your computer.
Wish List Items
Donation Times:
- Monday – 11am to 12:45pm
- Tuesday – 11am to 12:45pm and 3pm to 4:45pm
- Thursday – 11am to 12:45pm
- Or by appointment. Please call us at (419) 624-1411 to make an appointment.
All donations are tax deductible.
Where to Donate: We’re located at 241 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870. Come to the brown overhead door and ring the doorbell on the left hand side. We will be right out to receive your donation.
Wish List/Donation Items Accepted:
- We accept NEW & GENTLY USED items.
- If you are not sure about the quality of items to donate, please donate and we will sort through it.
- If you have a large amount of items to donate (like a pick-up truck full), please call us at (419) 624-1411 to schedule a donation time. This will ensure we have enough volunteers and staff to help unload all of the items.
- If you are not sure what we are currently accepting for donations, please call us at (419) 624-1411. Due to limited space, we limit donations for items we have excess of at the time so we can ensure we provide a well rounded assortment of options for our neighbors in need.
Items with ** below are always needed.
Food:
- ** Juice, milk, eggs, butter, bread, cheese **
- Canned and/or boxed frozen packaged meals
- Fresh/frozen vegetables and fruits
- Frozen meats, poultry and fish
** Cooking Essentials **
- Flour, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder
** Personal Hygiene Items **
- Shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, soap
- Feminine hygiene
- Tooth paste, tooth brushes
- Combs / brushes
- Nail cutters
** Linens **
- Sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows
- ** Bath towels / wash cloths / hand towels **
** Housewares **
- Small Kitchen Appliances : toasters, microwaves, toaster ovens, hot plates, crock pots
- Plates / Dishes / Silverware
- Cooking Utensils, can openers
- ** Pots and Pans **
Clothing
- Infants, Children, Teenager, Men’s and Women’s clothing
- Under linen and socks
- Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6
- Shoes: Tennis shoes, boots, flip flops, etc.
- Winter coats / jackets
- ** Hats **
- ** Gloves **
Miscellaneous
- Fans, space heaters
- Backpacks
- Toys
- and more!
Items Needed for Care & Share Operations:
- Plastic Grocery Bags
Volunteer Your Time
Where a community’s charity and love prevail for neighbors and friends!
Time is one of our most precious commodities just as our Volunteers are. Our volunteers are critical to our work year-round. We currently need volunteers to work directly with clients and behind the scenes. How often you would like to volunteer is up to you! Choose what works for your schedule – weekly, monthly or more/less frequently.
We are always in need of:
- Groups of Volunteers
- Individual Volunteers
- Student Volunteers
- Individuals needing to fulfill Community Service Hours
Click the button below to fill out a Volunteer Application and join our team of volunteers today.
Start a Fundraiser
Join the fight against hunger today and help our fellow neighbors in need throughout Erie County by hosting a fundraiser that encourages your network of family, friends and colleagues to support your goal. Make an impact today on the fight against hunger. Contact us at (419) 624-1411 to get started.
OUR PARTNERS
We thank Our Partner Agencies For Their Hard Work, Dedication, and Compassion In Helping Us Achieve Our Mission of providing Food to Neighbors In Need.
As an independent, public, charitable organization, Care and Share Incorporated of Erie County relies on the generosity of our donors, partnerships with external agencies, and awarding of grant funding for our daily operation and to keep our shelves stocked. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
