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Your support will go a long way toward meeting the needs of so many of our students. Listed below are the items most needed and most commonly requested by our students. However, if there are other items you wish to donate, please contact us! If you have questions about donations, please contact Wolverine Essentials at <a href=\"mailto:wolverineessentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-682767b52d85479cb1ec8ca3371109c4\">Clothing, kitchen supplies, non-perishable food and toiletries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wolverine Essentials <\/strong><br>Temporary location<br>266 Harding Mott University Center<br>Flint, MI 48502<br><a href=\"mailto:WolverineEssentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;810-424-5277<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Office of the Dean of Students<\/strong><br>359 University Center<br>Flint, MI 48502-1950<br><a href=\"mailto:Flint.DeanofStudents@umich.edu\">Flint.DeanofStudents@umich.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;810-762-5728<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule a drop-off time outside of posted business hours, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:wolverineessentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d519df3a1923f31d7dce0f41155b9672\">Clothing Needs (all sizes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Item<\/strong>s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Dress \/ Professional Clothing<\/strong><\/td><td>Blazers\/Jackets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Suits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Shirts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Polos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Blouses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Pants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Dresses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Undergarments (New Only)<\/strong><\/td><td>Socks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Underwear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Bras<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Winter &amp; Outerwear Items<\/strong><\/td><td>Coats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Gloves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Hats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Jackets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shoes (New or Gently Worn)<\/strong><\/td><td>Tennis shoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Dress shoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Casual shoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Boots<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46844b1301b927e20a54cad789a9bebc\">Food needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All food items must be dry and\/or canned and must be completely sealed, labeled, and in their original packaging. Additionally, Wolverine Essentials cannot accept any items that are past \u201cuse by\u201d \u201csell by\u201d dates or have damaged packaging (ie. dented cans, torn boxes, missing labels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Item<\/strong>s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Canned Food Items<\/strong><\/td><td>Canned beans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Canned chicken<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Canned fruit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Canned soups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Canned stew<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Canned tuna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Canned vegetables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stocks, Broths, Bases &amp; Sauces<\/strong><\/td><td>Chicken stock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Vegetable stock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Other stocks\/broths\/bases\/sauces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Seasonings &amp; Spices<\/strong><\/td><td>Salt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Pepper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Onion powder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Turmeric<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tandoori Masala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Chili powder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Cumin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Diverse Diet Options<\/strong><\/td><td>Halal items<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Kosher items<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Gluten-free items<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Vegan items<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Vegetarian items<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cooking Oils<\/strong><\/td><td>All types<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grab-and-Go \/ Microwavable Meals<\/strong><\/td><td>Easy Mac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Ramen noodles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tuna pouches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Drinks (Shelf-Stable)<\/strong><\/td><td>Boxed\/shelf-stable milk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Juices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Powerade\/Gatorade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Hot chocolate mix<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dry Goods &amp; 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