Homeless Packs
How I make homeless packs
In lieu of giving money, I prefer giving useful items to the homeless I encounter.
I get the clothing, drawstring bags and water bottles from the thrift store. Of all discount stores, I've found that Dollar Tree has the best quality toiletries and food items, and Aldi has some good deals on non-perishable food, so I shop there.
Most people have some of these items lying around their house and will be happy to donate them to you, so ask around! Social media is a great way to let your friends know that you are doing; many will want to help you, or feel compelled to make their own!
I make packs 10 at a time, and leave 3 in the backseat of my car. Since the packs are unisex, I do not put feminine products in them. However, I fill sandwich bags with feminine products and also leave them in my car. They can then be easily be added into the pack.


Want to help me?
I spend $15 to $20 making a single pack. If you feel inclined to help me with my packs, please contact me. I accept any of the items listed to the right (especially socks - they don't have to be new, just clean!) as well as gift cards to Dollar Tree and Aldi.

A basic list of items I put in the packs
I get each item for $1 or less, and some items come in multi-packs
Toiletries
Deodorant
Small lotion
Chapstick
Bandaids
Baby wipes
Tissues
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Non-perishable food
Resealable peanut butter jar
Fruit cup/applesauce
Pudding
Soft fruit and granola bar
Crackers
Bottled water
Juice box
Can of vienna sausages
Can of ready made tuna lunch
Can of ready made chicken lunch
Miscellaneous Items
Backpack or drawstring bag
Pair of socks (this is #1 requested item from homeless)
Beanie (in winter)
Scarf (in winter)
Gloves (in winter)
Resealable water bottle
Plastic Cutlery
Small notepad and pen
Condoms (optional)
Earplugs (optional)
Supplemental Female Bag
Maxi pads
Tampons
Panty liners
Hair tie/clips/bobby pins (optional)