While many of us will likely spend the next few days inside once the snow arrives for some that's simply not an option.

Preparations are already underway at the Sienna Francis House.

Making sure there are places to sleep, enough warm clothing and plenty of food to go around.

Mike Saklar at the Sienna Francis House puts it in simple terms…think of everything you use over the course of a day and multiply that by 500.

"We certainly want our community to think about those people who are less fortunate and the ordeal that a huge storm like this could put them through," Saklar said.

The Sienna Francis House has a complete list of items needed for donation online.