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| - | //Care kits contain essential relief items for people living homeless. Things like clean socks, | + | //Cleaning up a local park or trail is a great way to take care of your community. You can partner with a local organization |
| - | Check with local shelters, soup kitchens, or social service organizations to see who distributes care kits to the houseless community in your area. They may have additional requirements or instructions for donations. | + | ===== Supplies Needed ===== |
| - | ===== All Year Hygiene Care Kit ===== | ||
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| - | //People experiencing homelessness are in most need of the following items. You should not include literature, medications like Tylenol or Advil, or liquid hand sanitizer. If you buy the items in bulk, you can make 20 kits for around $200.// | ||
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| - | Fill a zippered gallon-size plastic bag containing travel or trial-sized of some or all of the following: | ||
| - | (No paper bags. Why? Paper falls apart easily. Zippered plastic bags can be reused.) | ||
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| - | * Bar of soap | ||
| - | * Band-aids (big ones to cover blisters) | ||
| - | * Neosporin or antibiotic ointment | ||
| - | * Wet wipes or bath wipes | ||
| - | * Deodorant | ||
| - | * Cotton swabs | ||
| - | * Lotion | ||
| - | * Lip balm | ||
| - | * Nail clippers | ||
| - | * Pair of socks or t-shirt (new and large adult size are the most needed) | ||
| - | * Rain poncho | ||
| - | * Wrapped snacks (__must__ be easy to chew) | ||
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| - | ===== For Winter Kits ===== | ||
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| - | * Mylar Blanket | ||
| - | * Hand Warmers | ||
| * Gloves | * Gloves | ||
| - | + | * Buckets | |
| - | ===== For Summer Kits ===== | + | * Trash Bags |
| - | + | * Dog Poop Pick Up Bags | |
| - | * Refillable Water Bottle (either new or gently used and sterilized) | + | * Litter Pickers |
| - | * Sunscreen | + | |
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