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Community Outreach & Mutual Aid
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items If you're looking for ways to help your homeless neighbors, here's some bulk purchase ideas that are generally useful.
Before you go dropping serious money, I do suggest you connect with mutual aid groups in your area such as Food Not Bombs or Code P...
Over the counter pain relief is hard to come by for many.
Medi-First 80813 Ibuprofen Tablets - 500/Box
Single use antibiotic ointment
Medi-First 22335 0.5 g Antibiotic Cream Packet - 144/Box
Aspirin works as a blood thinner and can be irritating to stomachs so an alternative pain reliever is good to have.
Medi-First 80313 Non-Aspirin Acetaminophen Tablets - 500/Box
Indigestion is a bad time, even in the most comfortable living arrangement.
Medi-First 80233 Antacid Tablets - 100/Box
A little alcohol can keep even a small cut from turning into an infection requiring an ER visit
Medique 22133 Medi-First Alcohol Wipes / Prep Pads - 100/Box
Hand warmers are an essential in winter. Always buy in bulk because the price difference per unit is wild!
Hand Warmers Bulk - 240 Paris - Long-Lasting Up to 12 Hours for Warm Body, Safe Portable Hand Warmers for Hand & Foot, Heater for Camping, Fishing (6 Boxs)
A variety of bandaid sizes is preferable if you can find big variety packs
Medique 67133 Medi-First 1" x 3" Blue Plastic Adhesive Strip Bandage - 100/Box
Hotel and travel size soap can be easier to manage for someone without regular, reliable access to bathroom facilities.
Novo Essentials 0.5 oz. Hotel and Motel Wrapped Face & Body Soap Bar - 1,000/Case
Travel size is easier to carry
Colgate 0.85 oz. Cavity Protection Toothpaste - 240/Case
Oral hygiene is so important. Tooth pain is debilitating!
Colgate Soft Full Head Toothbrush - 144/Case
Socks wear through quickly and can be difficult to clean without reliable access to laundry facilities.
150 Pairs Men's Socks Bulk Quarter Socks Moisture Wicking Socks Casual Sports Ankle Socks Bulk for Homeless Men Women
Undergarments are not something that can be thrifted - clean & new is necessary for hygiene.
50 Pack of Bulk Wholesale Men's Cotton Moisture Wicking Multi Color Boxer Brief Underwear Assortment for Men, Homeless, Charity and Donation Drives in Large - Walmart.com
Masks help prevent the spread of so many illnesses, especially in often crowded environments like shelters.
3M Aura Particulate Respirator 9205+, N95, Pack of 440 Disposable Respirators, Individually Wrapped, 3 Panel Flat Fold Design Allows for Facial Movements, Comfortable, NIOSH Approved
Hand sanitizer is underrated for it's life saving capabilities.
PURELL® 3901-2C-250 Advanced 1 oz. Gel Instant Hand Sanitizer - 250/Case
A little grooming can go a long way in finding housing, a job, etc.
Novo Essentials 4 5/8" Black Comb - Individually Wrapped - 144/Pack
Like with the soaps, for people living on the street, travel size toiletries can be easier to manage. It really depends on the individuals situation though so this is a lower priority purchase.
Novo Natura 0.5 oz. Hotel and Motel Conditioning Shampoo - 400/Case
Aquaphor can save dry, itchy skin from cracking. For people with unreliable access to bathing facilities, cracked skin can become infected and lead to medical emergencies. Aquaphor may not be a luxurious moisturizer, but a little goes a long way and ...
Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment, White Petrolatum, 41% Strength, 0.9 gram Individual Packet, Unscented, 144 Count
Tissues are so helpful to have on hand no matter your situation, especially in allergy and flu seasons.
Kleenex; On-the-Go Ultra-Soft 10 Sheet 3-Ply Facial Tissue Pocket Pack - 96/Case
When giving out a bunch of small items, it's nice to have a bag on hand. Of course, you can always just recycle bags from the grocery store, but gifting something reusable can be nice too.
Inteplast Group Medium Blue Non-Woven Reusable T-Shirt Bag REUNWTSHIRTBL - 200/Case
Finding affordable period products that are hygienically packaged for giving in discrete numbers can be a challenge. These seem okay, but it's always best to talk with the people you're gifting them to. There may be an organization in your area dedic...
100 pack Women's Sanity Napkin Menstrual Pads Leak Free with Wings for Periods
People living on the street often rely on under-serviced bathrooms in public parks. These facilities often run out of toilet paper or the paper gets contaminated by being dropped on the floor. However, carrying around a full roll of TP can be a bit m...
Bathroom Toilet Paper Travel Tissue - 3 Pack Travel Set