This is a list of things we always need . The list will change over time, so we will keep it up to date. If you can help with any of these, please shoot me an email and let me know.
- Men’s white tube socks
- CAT Bus Day Passes (They cost $2 each at Moore Square Station)
- CAT Bus Passes – Good for 11 Rides (You can get these at Harris Teeter – $9 each)
- Backpacks, new or used
- $5 CVS Gift Cards
- $5 McDonalds Gift Certificates or Gift Cards (The paper ones are better than gift cards, but either is good) These are great for emergency meals.
- $10 or $25 Food Lion or Kroger Gift Cards
- Tracfones - the cheap ones are about $13 at Walmart. (Do not buy the more expensive ones… buy the Net-10 phones instead.) Great for getting them a phone number for the social workers and employers and so on. The Net-10 phones are a much better deal, as far as minutes go, but they cost more upfront ($30 or so).
- $30 Net 10 and $20 Tracfone phone cards (available at Wal-Mart)
- Toothbrushes (Dollar stores often have 2 and 3 packs of these for $1)
- Razors (Disposable. Dollar stores have 5 packs for $1)
- Chap Stick (Generic works fine)
- Quart size ziploc-style bags (Check the dollar store)
Toiletry items:
These folks travel light. Please focus on finding travel-size items of the things below.
- Toothpaste (Target and Wal-Mart are good for this. Also, dentists are a good source, and can order these in bulk, should you happen to know a dentist)
- Shampoo (Encourage friends who travel to save theirs)
- Soap/ Body Wash (See Shampoo notes. Body wash is preferred)
- Feminine hygiene products (Regular pads are best)
- Deodorant
- Body Lotion or Baby Oil (Baby lotion works best)
- Wet wipes (Travel packs of 10 or so are good)
