It may be Summer, but need is still there.
It is summer. Many are thinking of vacations and having a good time. But the poor and homeless are just hoping to survive. Many places have trouble with their pantries right now. The food donations slow after the holidays for many shelters as well. The homeless also still need things such as Toiletries, blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen.
Something else to think about donating is, if you have them due to having kids, are those old school backpacks that many have acuminated over time. Kids from poor families can get them now for the next year as well as many homeless that need them. Many places such as Libraries have size requirements now. The smaller packs make going in to places to use the restroom easier. They are also easier to carry around that a trash sack.
And we cannot forget to add shoes and socks as well other under things. Shoes and socks wear out way to fast when you have to walk everywhere. Kids shoes are also needed in many areas.
The last thing many don’t think of is pet food and leashes. That’s right, pet food and leashes. Many homeless have dogs, some even have cats. They are, for many, what is left of their family. The animals watch them and they watch out for the dog or cat. It is such an attachment that those that do have pets will not go to shelters due to the no pets allowed rule at many. It is that important, the pet is their family, what is left of love. I have seen the attachment so strong that if something happens to that pet, the owner will not be long for this world. The food to proper feed them and the leashes to keep legal. Another big thing that has started to happen is groups that are making sure that the homeless pets get shots and licenses. They ever try to help get then spaded or neutered. If you have a group in your area helping with this a donation to buy the shots are welcome in a big way!
Need, as has been said knows no season.
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