Elderly man needs domestic items

Mr. H lives alone in a small apartment. Arthritis, diabetes and a stroke leave little time in his life without discomfort.

Without family to visit him and a small Social Security check as his fixed income, Mr. H's daily existence could be defined as bleak.

In poor health and unable to keep his house tidy, Mr. H would have a better outlook if his day to day housekeeping could be upgraded. With your help these small changes would really improve his environment.

Mr. H qualifies for a homemaker to help him out with household chores and errands. When the homemaker visits, Mr. H's spirits are uplifted because of the company and services provided. To better enable the homemaker to assist Mr. H a mop, broom and cleaning supplies are needed. On his limited income, these are extras that he just never seems to be able to purchase. Other supplies include bleach, laundry detergent and Lysol.

Personal hygiene products like toothpaste are also difficult for Mr. H to afford.

Mr. H also needs dish towels and queen sheets for Mr. H. Any size or color are appreciated.

A Wal-Mart, Schnuck's, Sav-A-Lot or Broadway Pharmacy gift card would help Mr. H with his day-to-day needs.

For those interested in contributing to the Toybox and Christmas for the Elderly campaigns, new toys and gifts may be delivered to the Southeast Missourian office or area locations.

Donations will be taken up to the delivery day, Dec. 19.

Cash contributions are also welcome. All contributions are tax-deductible and may be mailed separately to Toybox Trust, P.O. Box 4, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0004, or Christmas for the Elderly, P.O. Box 4, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0004.