Francis House provides a home and a supportive extended family to people with terminal illnesses who have a prognosis of six months or less to live. The values of Francis House are to unconditionally accept each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Francis House was founded in 1991 by the Sisters of St. Francis. The two buildings are located on Michaels Ave on Syracuse’s north side. Parishioners are asked to bring items from the lists below next weekend, May 17/18.
Food Items
- Coffee: Decaf, regular Juices (64oz) Apple, Cranberry
- Cookie Mixes: All Types Cocktail
- Cooking Oils: canola oil, extra virgin olive oil Pudding Snack Packs (Van. & Choc.)
- Fruit & Granola Bars Soda (2-Liters) Giner Ale, Pepsi/Coke
- Hellman’s Mayonnaise (30oz) Sugar: Confect, Granular, Light Brown
- Individual Snack Items: Nuts or Dried Fruits, etc. Tuna (5 oz cans) Solid white Alb. In water
Household Items
- Fabric Softener Sheets (unscented) Liquid Hand Soap
- Febreze Air Freshener Spray (Linen & Sky) Napkins
- Hot Liquid Cups w/ Lids Paper Towels: Always in Need
- Hydrogen Peroxide Toilet Bowl Cleaner Toilet Paper- Septic System-Safe (1 Ply)
- Laundry Detergent Liquid Unscented) Always in Need Trash Bags: Unscented 13 & 30 gallon
Supplies
- Adult Brief with Tabs (Not Pull-Ups): Unisex, Size M, L & X L Microwavable Heat Packs (Neck & Shoulder)
- Baby Wipes: Unscented- Always in Need Shampoo Caps
- Chapstick/Lip Balm Women’s Body Wash (Unscented/Sensitive Skin)
- Exam Gloves: Latex-Free, Powder-Free, Size Large Unscented Lotion