That pretty much sums it up between outreaches. All items received must be checked and sorted. Most of the packaging is discarded beforehand to produce less trash at the distribution site.
Preparing for the next Skid Row Adventure. I am happy to say that thus far we have:
- A U-Haul full of clothes (mostly brand-new), shoes, blankets, toys, jewelry, and items to furnish a new kitchen (microwave, air fryer, dishtowels, etc.)
- Crossword puzzles
- A large tub of hygiene items
- hundreds of hand sanitizers
- Makeup and lipsticks
- Two banana boxes filled with deodorants
- Two banana boxes filled with toothpaste and shaving creams
- 576 breakfast bars
- A Large tub of assorted desserts, individually packaged cakes, and chocolates
- chewing gum, fruit cups, fruit pouches, apple sauces
- sunscreens
- ritz cheese & crackers
- Eight banana boxes filled with new t-shirts sizes 6-18
- New and used clothes
- New blankets
- New Socks
