3. Care Kits

Often people don't know what to give homeless folks.  Many organizations have come up with the idea of collecting items most needed by the homeless into a bag and then handing it out to them.

The problem with this, mentioned in the last post, is that some items aren't as necessary as others.  A person only needs one toothbrush at a time, only one bar of soap.

On the other hand, there are items that folks on the street always need, and will always find helpful.  The best list of items for a care kit I found at the website of Portland Rescue Mission.

They say that water, snacks, socks, some cleaning items (like baby wipes), a list of local resources are good items to have in one's kit.

And they add that a word of encouragement is always helpful to go along with the kit.  Good point, guys!

Read more about their ideas here.

Also, if you really want to explore a broad range of items you might put in a bag, place in your car and give to folks on the street, check out Pintrest.