Most of the year we collect various types of hats for sun protection.
Beginning in October that switches to Beanies. Hand made knit, dollar store special, or last year's fashion we take them all as long as they are clean an in good condition (holey hats list a draft in!)

Tampons, pads, period cups, panty liners, Poise pads. All absorbance levels and all sizes are needed! If you keep an extra box in your car you will always have some in case you come across someone in need.

Think of your favorite blanket, why do you love it? Is it soft and cozy, big and fluffy, maybe an old family quilt? Most of us don't think much about what we do if that blanket were to no longer be an option to cuddle up with on a cold winter night.
For people experiencing homelessness oftentimes the only hope of a blanket they have is a scratchy, wool emergency blanket. They will keep people warm and save lives but they ate not comfortable to sleep with or to carry along during the day. They are bulky and heavy and if they get wet they start to disintegrate. Having even a small shift blanket to put between the emergency blanket and your skin makes a huge difference in being able to sleep a bit more comfortably.
We are often asked if we have sleeping bags. The short answer is rarely, we depend on donations for these items. They are designed to be portable and made for sleeping outdoors making them ideal for folks experiencing. Check your closets and sheds, if you have camping gear laying around we know people who can put it to good use!