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What food is best for homeless?

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What food is best for homeless?

Fresh fruits that keep, apples, oranges, bananas. A lot depends on the homeless situation. Some people can store some items so canned good even bread might be ok. But if it’s pack and carry on your feet, you have to go light as possible.

How do you cook for homeless?

Instructions

  1. Call the shelter and ask for the volunteer coordinator.
  2. Choose a meal that is healthful but easy to prepare, such as spaghetti or tacos.
  3. Shop for ingredients with your children.
  4. Arrive early on the appointed day to make sure everything is in order.
  5. Cook your meal.
  6. Serve the meal.
  7. Clean up.

What kind of socks are best for homeless?

People prefer white socks over black socks. Occasionally I will take black socks and white socks with me and give people a choice; 99 out of 100 times a homeless person will choose, “White socks.” I also recommend Hanes socks. Hanes is a wonderful, comfortable sock at a fantastic price.

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What do you put in a homeless sack lunch?

WISH LIST: In addition to your sack lunches, any donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated.

  1. Deodorant sticks.
  2. Combs/brushes.
  3. Toothbrush/toothpaste.
  4. Menstrual hygiene products.
  5. First aid kits.
  6. Children’s clothing/diapers.
  7. Disposable, multi-compartment to-go food containers.
  8. Disposable lunch bags.

Do shelters need socks?

Shelters go through socks very quickly, as they are one of the most sought-after items by the men, women, and children who utilize their facilities. You can help someone in need replace an extremely worn pair of socks by donating fresh socks to your nearest homeless shelter.

How do homeless people give socks?

You can bring socks to our office located at 520 W. Avenue 26 Suite 475 Los Angeles CA 90065. You can also bring socks to any LARRC event (Like the Night Run on Thursday at the Bowtie). Last year, Justin Rudd and his team collected over 3000 socks!

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What do you give a homeless person in the summer?

Bottled water or any bottled or canned sugar-free, non-alcoholic drink is essential along with:

  • Light summer clothing.
  • Non-perishable food and snacks, such as jerky, granola bars and packs of nuts.
  • Umbrellas for protection against the sun as well as rain.
  • Insect repellant.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunburn alleviators, such as aloe vera.

What are the cheapest meals you can make?

Cheap family meals for dinner

  • Grilled cheese. Nothing says an easy dinner like grilled cheese.
  • Skillet meals. Skillet meals are cheap and fast to whip up any dinner on a weeknight.
  • Sheet pan dinners.
  • Spaghetti.
  • Pizza.
  • Baked potato bar.
  • Tacos.
  • Quesadillas.