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Texasgal

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4. My husband drives around town

Sat Apr 5, 2014, 09:10 PM

Apr 2014

daily for his job. He can be all over the city at any given time.

Once a week we make up ziplock bags. We put snacks like granola bars, peanut butter crackers, fruit chews etc. Along with travel size toothbrushes and toothpaste. I usually stick some travel size soaps and hand sanitizer and a large bottle of water in there too. Sometimes I'll add some oranges or apples if I happen to have them. Oh, and individual packets of advil or tylenol is also a big hit!

When he see's a homeless person on the street or at the corner he hands them a bag. It's a small thing we do, not much I admit ...but we do try to help in little ways.

Donations are the best! Good for you! You just made me realize that I need to clean out my closet!

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I'm putting together a box to donate to a shelter [View all] Aerows Apr 2014 OP

Perfect. Aristus Apr 2014 #1

I do the best I can to put together Aerows Apr 2014 #14

I have my third big bag of boxed shoes (some never worn) ready to go. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #2

It's amazing how something can change someone's life Aerows Apr 2014 #15

Good for you. SheilaT Apr 2014 #3

I don't have the time to do that Aerows Apr 2014 #6

Lucky me that I do. SheilaT Apr 2014 #16

My husband drives around town Texasgal Apr 2014 #4

Bless you and your husband Aerows Apr 2014 #11

Bless you Aerows! Texasgal Apr 2014 #19

I have to wonder Aerows Apr 2014 #28

What a good idea, my dear Aerows! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #5

I live in Mississippi Aerows Apr 2014 #9

Presbyterians are good also. SheilaT Apr 2014 #18

Good churches Aerows Apr 2014 #21

Thank you, my dear Aerows...for your help! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #24

We are all in this together Aerows Apr 2014 #30

There are lots of places that will take old clothes, etc. CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #22

They do, and I thank you... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #23

A local no-kill shelter nearby runs three thrift stores CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #25

Not passing judgment Aerows Apr 2014 #29

I am not a Baptist CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #35

The Salvation Army charges way too much also. llmart Apr 2014 #36

have a yard sale sweetapogee Apr 2014 #27

I found a closet full of my dad's old suits Warpy Apr 2014 #7

All of that is helpful Aerows Apr 2014 #17

Add toiletries Hekate Apr 2014 #8

Great idea Aerows Apr 2014 #12

Whenever I stay in a hotel I save all the shampoo and soap from them. SheilaT Apr 2014 #20

Just gave away a lot of slacks and shirts that no longer fit me. Rex Apr 2014 #10

You are a fantastic person, Rex Aerows Apr 2014 #13

Well you are too Aerows, a very giving person. Rex Apr 2014 #32

I like this one. Good mission. Boom Sound 416 Apr 2014 #26

I took a bunch of CLEAN blankets and throw rugs to the park. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #31

As one who benefits from charity Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #33

Jeans for the homeless Piedras Apr 2014 #34