Ideas For Homeless Backpacks

[loulou111]

Hi my friend has asked for help donating backpacks for homeless people. Amongst the essential items water snacks sanitary towels for woman etc, I'd like to put in a little extra to lift spirits. I'm looking for a personal touch item ideas please. What do you all suggest?

[-SharonA-]

Small scented spray perfume
Talcum powder
Bar of chocolate

[Mamyalynne]

Mini Lip balms

Travel wet wipes

[Maydup]

Packet of colourful socks.
Inflatable neck pillow.

[Calicogirl]

Body spray, mints, nice pack of very soft comfy undies x

[ducksie]

A couple of pence, maybe a £1 or £2, they might need to ring somewhere like a shelter for the night, it comes in handy or just so they can go in somewhere and maybe buy something they fancy themselves

[calmck]

Hat, scarf, gloves. Hairbrush and comb. Compact mirror for ladies. Stamped post cards and pen in case they want to get in touch with family

[maggiebee]

Depending on the time of year, cosy hat, scarf, gloves and socks. Plus a nice bar of chocolate.

[ducksie]

Blessing bags they are often called - here's an idea of some of the items that would be handy for them https://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/blessing-bags-assemble-bags-keep-hand-need/

[tiggerblue10]

Vouchers for various shops might be a good idea so that they can purchase their size underwear and other stuff they need.

[maggiebee]

calmck really like the idea of stamped postcards and a pen. Wouldn't have thought of that.

[calmck]

Thanx maggiebee they have no pressure to use them but it might encourage them to get in touch with family if they have just upped and left, especially teenagers etc

[Calicogirl]

It's not virtue signalling to help another human Spicey, it's common decency.

[Mamyalynne]

Probably someone in the wrong topic.

This is - Body & Soul.

[pastafreak]

The suggestions in ducksies link are good. Particularly the plasters and vitamins. Even when food is available, it may not be the most nutrious, so anything that gives a boost is useful. Dried fruit or nuts are also good nutritionally.

[loulou111]

Some amazing ideas Thank you all. Especially love the postcards and stamps and neck pillow suggestions :)

[mallyh]

books ,voucher for mcdonalds etc ,not money .

[spathiphyllum]

Cigarettes if they smoke. They'd be over the moon.

[mallyh]

yes ^^^^^ ritzlas and baccy