Our Needs

Hygiene ​  
​   shampoo
​   soap
​   deodorant
​   chap stick
​   lotion
​   wash cloth
​   floss
​   toothbrush
​   toothpaste
​   mouthwash (alcohol-free)
​   hair brushes (compact)
​   individual packets of laundry soap
​   facial tissues (individual packs)
​   anti-bacterial wipes
​   disposable razors
​   cotton swabs
   tampons
   sanitary pads

Clothing ​  
   men's or women's cotton socks
​   men's & women's t-shirts
​   children's t-shirts
​   baseball caps
​   warm scarves/knit hats
​   gloves / fingerless gloves
   sneakers, hiking boots

Food
​   bottled water
​   fruit juice/Gatorade (no glass)
​   food items - healthy and individually wrapped (some examples might be cheese & crackers, tuna kits, cereal bars, pull-top canned fruit or vegetables, pull-top pasta           or chili, fruit cups, fruit snacks, cookies
   Raman noodles in microwavable cups
​   Zip-lock bags

Comfort/Extras ​  
   first class postage stamps
​   notepads/envelopes
​   pens
​   colored pencils
​   coloring or activity books
​   hand warmers for cold weather
​   bandanna coolers for hot weather

Other ​  
   Backpacks
​   Gallon size zip lock bags
​   Quart size zip lock bags
   We use these bags to pack items such as soap and toothbrushes. This way, the items (and the bags) can be kept and re-used.