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Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,446
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Also please don't forget about Veterans. There are so many Veterans homeless and/or in need. I dont have a Vet Center or VA Clinic in my town. But a town across the bridge in Indiana they have both. And I collect items to drop off. The need is great for so many.

Honored Contributor
Posts: 9,236
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: About food donations

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I do some work with homeless. Some items are always needed. For example, peanut butter is often donated but no bread.

Bread
Can openers
Cooking oil
Utensils
Personal hygiene items for men and women, including tampons and pads.
Dish soap
Hand soap
Lotion
Washcloths and towels
Easy to open tuna packets are usually better than cans
Instant coffee
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Tea bags
Socks and handwarmers
Scarves
Earmuffs
Batteries
Cough drops
Ointments for cuts
Bandaids
Paper towels
Trash bags
Protein and granola bars
Peanut butter crackers
Protein drinks
Electrolyte powders to mix with water

powdered milk

Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,100
Registered: ‎03-16-2010

So many kind thoughts from you all. 

 

 

 

Honored Contributor
Posts: 15,806
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

I don't like donating  stuff on my own but prefer to donate to a food bank or buy those bags at the grocery stores that represent meals. That way I know, anything canned is not expired. And I think the money I give can buy alot more than I can , on my own.