Care Packages for People Who Are Homeless | Make a Difference скачать в хорошем качестве

Care Packages for People Who Are Homeless | Make a Difference

Great Standard Items: Water Socks Wipes Crackers Granola Bars Face Masks Toothbrush/ Toothpaste/ Floss Soaps/ Shampoos/ Conditioners/ Lotions/ Travel Sized Toiletries (make sure they're correctly packaged and won't leak on their food) Hand Warmers Toilet Paper Reusable Water Bottle Feminine Products Underwear Blankets Words of encouragement Great Perishable Items: Salad (if you do this include plastic utensils) PB&J Sandwich (make sure they're not allergic to peanuts) Bananas/ Oranges (This is great and easy to eat) Anything healthy that's easy to eat Items NOT Recommended: Cans that need a can opener Apples or things that are hard to chew Same goes with Rx Bars (too sticky) or hard granolas Foods you have to cook Food you need to refrigerate or freeze Popcorn pack (with what microwave?!...) Candy/ things with lots of sugar (many have diabetes) Certain gift cards/ cash that can be used for things other than what's needed Expensive new clothes - it puts a target on their back Sharp items/ matches — use common sense people! OTHER DON'TS: Don't take pictures or video of these people Don't dehumanize others Don't throw your packet out of the car window at them or throw it on the ground Don't expect to get anything in return, not even a thank you DO: Say hello and ask how they are Get to know them — they're our equals Inspire others Find out what options are available locally (housing insecurity and homelessness resources) Find out from them what items they need the most Care for others year-round