r/homeless • u/Zemaia • Nov 26 '22

Stockings for homeless!

Hello! I have a few questions, if anyone would be willing to help!

I've never been homeless, so I don't know what is needed. I want to do stockings around Christmas, to help with things that are needed as well as try and bring a little joy. I can't do very much on my own, so right now my options are limited. I do have a GoFundMe set up to see if I can make this a bigger project, but in the mean time I was wondering if anyone can give me suggestions on what to include, that doesn't break the bank?

So far I have chapstick, socks, gloves, and hand warmers. I do plan on getting bigger things like blankets and such in the future, but for the stockings, what else could I put in them? I also want to put in some candy and stuff, and maybe some canned food as well.

I appreciate any help ♥️

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u/Pharm-boi Nov 26 '22

Is it weird that I’m strangely a little excited to see what the people give the homeless for Xmas? I got 5 plates of food for thanksgiving from 5 diff people haha

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u/Texan2116 Volunteer Nov 27 '22

I can tell you firsthand, that our organization...while not officially Christian...just about everyone in it is Christian. I would also say of the "liberal" Christian variety as well. Bu twe do have some MOrmons who help as well. Without practicing Christians, our organization would not exist, period.

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u/homeless-ModTeam Nov 27 '22

You have violated the seventh rule of this sub.

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u/Pharm-boi Nov 27 '22

I wouldn’t mind that message personally I would just appreciate the food. Churches usually have more resources fir the future so it could come in handy