Many years ago, a request for a roll of toilet paper was made to Joseph Folckemer, pastor of the Hillview American Baptist Church in Baldwinsville. This inspired Pastor Joe to establish an “Outhouse Challenge.” He built a rustic outhouse that traveled to various churches to encourage parishioners to donate toilet paper to the Baldwinsville Food Pantry. Over the years, this project grew to include other paper products and toiletries, none of which are covered by food stamps. Recently, a local Boy Scout, Lukas Ryan, built a beautiful new outhouse for his Eagle Scout project. It is relatively lightweight and easily transportable on its custom-made dolly. If your organization is interested in hosting the outhouse, call St. Augustine’s Church at (315) 638-0585.
Requested Items (donations must be new & unopened):
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Tissues
- Laundry soap
- Fabric softener
- Dryer sheets
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Disinfectant wipes
- Disinfectant spray
- Dish soap
- Liquid hand soap
- Bar soap
- Hand lotion
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Mouthwash
- Dental floss
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
