GIFT CARDS:
Giant, Safeway, Wal-Mart, Target
BATHROOM ITEMS:
Paper towels, toilet paper
Toothbrushes and paste
Wash cloths
Liquid hand soap and shower body wash
Shampoo and Conditioner
Combs
Deodorant
Disposable razors
Body Lotion
Band-aids
KITCHEN ITEMS:
13 gallon kitchen trash bags
55 gallon bags large trash bags
Pinesol or Lysol, All purpose cleaners
Napkins, paper plates, plastic forks
One gallon and quart size zipper lock bags
Paper towels
Dish soap
Plastic wrap, tin foil
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
Laundry soap
Bleach
Cleaning supplies
Light bulbs – 40 watt and 60 watt
BABY ITEMS:
Infant sleepers (Onesies) – All sizes
Diapers – All sizes
Baby wipes
Baby shampoo, bath, lotion, Vaseline, diaper rash cream
Baby wash cloths and towels
Enfamil Lipil - dry formula w/iron
DAILY ITEMS
Umbrellas
Disposable raincoats
Invest in the Homeless for Mutual Benefit
( List of Examples Below )
$ 15 Childrens’ Fun Time Events
Arts and crafts supplies for the weekly event of games and projects for disadvantaged children in the homeless shelter.
$ 25 Protect Shelter Residents
A gift of $25 buys criminal and sex offender background checks on 2 potential volunteers. This service is vital for the protection and well being of vulnerable shelter residents.
$ 50 Fix A Car / Gas A Car
Gas cards get residents to and from work, and medical and counseling appointments. If they need minor car repairs it can be a significant setback for a homeless person in the midst of rebuilding their lives.