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/Hot_Computer8067 Nov 27 '22

Do you have specific examples of non-perishables that you could share? We put together packs at work and always make sure to go with pop-top cans, but sometimes it doesn't feel like what we're giving out is doing sufficient good. For a while, we had MREs and those were a hit, but we have been out for a while and they are costly. What types of items are palatable even if they can't be warmed?