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.