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ABOUT OUR PACKS

Our care packs adapt to the seasons and your generous donations, both financial and in-kind. We prioritize providing essential items that are both practical and dignified. Every non-food item is brand new and unused, and the shelf-stable snacks are always something we'd eat ourselves. We focus on soft and easy-to-eat food options and unscented toiletries. These essential supplies are delivered in lightweight, easy-to-carry drawstring backpacks, ensuring recipients can easily transport their belongings.

 

Our goal is to deliver 150 - 300 packs per month. Each pack varies within $15.00 - 25.00 per pack, depending on product donations and funding available. 

Click here if you'd like to send us a suggestion for our packs.

NON-FOOD ESSENTIALS

FOOD ITEMS

  • Men's Socks (good quality, waterproof preferred, thick)

  • Women's Socks (good quality, waterproof preferred, thick) 

  • Nail Clippers

  • Comb/Hairbrush

  • Hand/Body wipes

  • Face Tissue

  • Body Lotion/unscented

  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste

  • Dental Pick/Floss

  • Mini Flashlight, Batteries included

  • Lip Balm

  • Large Bandages (Intended for blistered feet)

  • Small First Aid Kit

  • Plastic Rain Poncho

  • Resource Sheet

  • Handwritten Notes (please click for guidelines)

We do our best to include softer food to avoid mouth pain. Ingredients mildly change.

  • Tuna/Chicken snack pack (With a spoon)

  • Apple Sauce/Fruit cup

  • Water

  • Protein Shake

  • Peanut Butter Crackers

  • Soft Breakfast Bar

  • Soft Cookie

SPECIALTY ITEMS,

UPON REQUEST

  • Menstruation products 

  • Dry Shampoo

  • Dog Food and Biscuits for our canine neighbors

  • A deck of cards/other passtimes

  • HEADLAMPS ARE A CHERISHED ITEM, THOUGH DOUBLES THE COST OF OUR PACKS - Please consider donating

  • In winter we add hats, blankets and gloves

PLEASE DONATE TODAY

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SUGGESTIONS WELCOME!

Pack Essentials is always looking for new and better ways to support our unhoused neighbors. 

Have an idea for a pack item?
We want to hear from you!

Click here to send us a message.

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