Food
- Easy to open cans of vegetables, fruit, meat or beans (many have pull-tabs)
- Crackers, cereal, granola, trail mix, nuts, rice cakes, noodles, rice (pre-cooked packages)
- Peanut butter, jelly, packets of sauce, butter, syrup, honey or spices
- Juice boxes or cans and small (or reusable) water bottles
- Fresh bread, muffins, sturdy vegetables (squash or carrots), and fruit (apples, oranges, bananas)
Utensils
- Can openers! (small)
- Spoons, forks, and knives (reusable or biodegradable are best!)
- Cups, bowls (or plates)
- Cloth napkins or dish towels
- Paper napkins or paper towels
- Close-lidded containers (for holding soup, etc.)
- A mug or thermos
Hygiene items
- Nail clippers!
- Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
- Petroleum jelly or lotion
- A washcloth or small towel
- toothbrush/paste, floss
- bandages, antibiotic ointment, etc.
- cotton swabs
- wipes (unscented)
- comb or pic, hair rubber bands or clips
- lip balm / chapstick
- Deodorant
- Feminine products (even 1-2 items to be put in kits)
Other IMPORTANT items
- New socks, underwear, bags for carrying things (backpacks, totes)
- warm or waterproof clothing, esp. knit hats, gloves, scarves, shoes
Food or hygiene kits will be prepared using the items you donate and will be given to those in need. If you have questions about donating food, supplies, or money, or about becoming a giver, please contact:melbysoul@gmail.com This is an ongoing effort. Thank you very much for your support! It's appreciated by many.
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