Items for homeless backpack from dollar store?

Hisgirl

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Our city has a lot of folks in unfortunate situations and I like to hand out a back pack filled with useful items.

Some things I've gotten in the past: sunglasses, crackers, peanut butter, water, socks, paper, pen, cards, soap, toothbrush/paste.

Can you suggest some useful items I can put in my next backpack? I was thinking boxer shorts?
 


sunscreen, ballcap or some kind of hat that provides shade/on the flip side a knit cap and gloves for colder months, chapstick or lip balm, washrags, handtowels, travel container for toothbrush, flushable wipes.
 
I honestly commend you for what you are doing. I've been in positions where I worked 3 jobs and couldn't afford more than rent and utilities. Bare minimum of food was a luxury.

If you can find foil blankets, those might be helpful, though I'm not sure if you can find them at the dollar store or similar. A comb or hairbrush would be useful as well.
 
disposable wipes, collapsible water bottle, travel deodorant/lotion/hygiene products, tampons/pads, beef jerky
 
waterproof tape (like duct tape)-can be used to repair shoes in a pinch.
 
There is huge demand here for personal care products Generally in smaller containers, like travel sizes.
 
Thank you so much for doing this! God willing when I have recovered from feet isdues and am able to get out again, I will make a backpack for someone too and share the idea with my church. I agree with all the previous suggestions. I would add a notebook and pen. Perhaps a puzzle book, reading book, or Bible. Paper plates, cups, and napkins to go with plasticware and wipes/kleenex. One last idea for now is a first aid kit.
 













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