How to Help During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (and All Year!)
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November 5, 2021
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is Nov. 13-21.
Learn more at hhweek.org.
Food bags with three-four days of meals and snacks. Use reusable bags and make sure any canned goods you purchase have pop-tops.
Donate food to your local food bank. You can check with them to find out what is needed, but commonly requested items include canned fruit, cooking oil, hearty soups, canned chicken and tuna, peanut butter and jelly/jam, honey, pasta and sauce, rice, protein/snack bars, etc.
Eating utensils and travel-sized can openers.
Tissue packets
Paper napkins and wet wipes
Healthy snacks for kids
Dog food and waste pick-up bags
Travel-sized hygiene bags that include toiletries and sanitary items:
Toothbrushes (with covers to stay clean) and toothpaste
Shower gel and soap (neutral scents)
Shampoo and conditioner
Hand sanitizer and lotion
Feminine hygiene products
Camping gear, especially items (tents, etc.) which can be broken down or moved easily.
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