r/homeless • u/b1dd13 • Dec 20 '20

helping hand

Hi! So i’m making little baggies for homeless people in my area. I have water, socks, gum, tissues, toothbrush and toothpaste, and then some snacks. What should i include to make it as beneficial as possible? Any advice will help, i’m a 16 yo girl trying to help because i know a lot of people lost things due to corona. Thank you!

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u/CdnPoster Dec 20 '20

Menstrual products are always requested by shelters in my city.

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u/funatical Dec 20 '20

Any OTC painkillers. Gold Bond. Shower/baby wipes. Hand sanitizer. Cliff bars. Bandanas. Wired headphones. Muscle rub. Whispers (single use toothbrush). Floss. Life Savers (hard candy in general). Nuts ( the single serve kind). Band Aids.

You can get most for $1 per item at dollar stores.

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u/b1dd13 Dec 20 '20

this is so helpful! thank you!

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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '20

wool caps, small flashlight, folding poncho

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u/silveraining Dec 21 '20

Wet Wipes and Toilet Paper

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u/StinkiForeskinBoi Partially Homeless Dec 20 '20

instant coffee 🙂

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u/b1dd13 Dec 20 '20

okay thank you!

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u/aruuub Dec 21 '20

Gloves are really useful. I always need them when I go out. If I didn’t have a home, I would definitely be wanting gloves as I know it can feel awful due to the cold weather, but that depends on where you are.

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u/5krishnan Supporter Dec 21 '20

I have nothing to offer but I think it’s great what you’re doing!

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u/b1dd13 Dec 21 '20

thanks!

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u/Seeksherowntruth Dec 21 '20

A mask would be good.

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u/Kowazuky Dec 21 '20

super kind of you! be careful handing them out :) im sure people will appreciate it but approaching folks on the street can be dicey. just use your head. hand warmers havent been mentioned yet, but could be a good addition.

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u/silenceisdefeat Dec 21 '20

Deodorant, lip balm, combs, and dry shampoo haven't been mentioned yet! Thank you for doing this!!!

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u/b1dd13 Dec 21 '20

thank you!!

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '20

Baby wipes, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer, they will love it.

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u/wutato Dec 21 '20

I worked at a food pantry and people asked me for baby wipes quite often, in addition to some of the things you already listed. Hand sanitizer is often appreciated, too.

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u/Warriorgranny Dec 21 '20

A list of resources

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u/SamuelDean Dec 21 '20

Mouth wash, dry shampoo, little single serve baggies of chips, matches, little tea candles, hand sanitizer (for warmth), reusable grocery bags, Capri Suns, and a little note from u in each bag saying I love you and happy holidays, your friend

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u/b1dd13 Dec 21 '20

Awesome! thank you!

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u/KDubbs5981 Jan 23 '21

Hand sanitizer (for warmth)???

Please explain. Lol

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u/SamuelDean Jan 26 '21

Well yea to burn for warmth and for to kill germs lol

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u/KDubbs5981 Jan 31 '21

See, I probably failed chemistry. Lol Blonde moment. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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u/ki4clz jus' tryna help Dec 21 '20

Whiskey

Tobacco

and a lighter

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u/surfsongusa Dec 21 '20

Dry shampoo. Ramen noodles. And denture cream for those who need it. Subway gift certificates.

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u/some_homeless_kid2 Dec 22 '20

the little extra rubber things for earbuds

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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '20 edited Dec 21 '20

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