Warrick County Awareness

Warrick County list:

Things for the homeless:

1.       Backpacks or duffle bags:  Backpacks work best according to those we have spoke to, however anything is appreciated.  We are also using just regular cloth bags the others mentioned just work a lot better for our storage and also for them to carry.  All are appreciated.

2.       Blankets

3.       Socks

4.       Gloves

5.       Hats

6.       Scarves

7.       Hand and feet warmers

8.       Blankets or sleeping bags

9.       Shake  flashlights (no batteries required)

10.   Hygiene products

a.        Deodorant

b.      Soap

c.       Chap stick

d.      Feminine products

e.      Sun screen

f.        Lotion

g.       Toothbrush

h.      Toothpaste

i.         Baby wipes (easy wipe off)

11.   Wash cloths

12.   Easy food

a.       Pull tab items

b.      Crackers

c.       Items in boxes or individual packages (Small)

1.       Tuna

2.       Chicken salad

3.       Peanut butter

4.       Crackers

5.       Peanut butter crackers

6.       Chips

7.       Fruit roll ups

13.   Zip lock baggies

14.   Water (small bottles work best)

15.   Flavoring packs (kool aid, crystal light, etc to give a  little bit of variety)

16.   Plastic silverware

17.   Gift cards from restaurants most of ours sells coffee (I personally am not fond of the cards from stores because they can be spent on other items other than food)

18.   Pets:  (We have not ran across this yet but would like to be prepared if we do)

a.        Pull tab

b.      Baggies filled with hard  food

c.       treats