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Mahalo for supporting Youth Outreach (YO), our homeless youth outreach program. Donations are accepted at the YO drop-in center. Financial and in-kind donations are tax-deductible. If you have questions or would like to schedule a drop-off time, please contact YO.
The following item is a current, one-time need:
Food - Canned food: meats (i.e. spam, Vienna sausage, corned beef hash, tuna), pasta (i.e. ravioli, Spaghetti O’s), fruits, vegetables (corn and baked beans are most popular) - Perishable items: fresh and frozen meats, cheese, milk, eggs, butter, yogurt, fresh fruit, juice - White rice (lots of rice) - Packaged snack foods (i.e. chips, granola bars, nutritional bars) - Desserts and sweet treats - Food for the holidays (frozen turkeys, ham, etc.) - Cooking oils, spices, condiments (i.e. ketchup, mayo), hot sauce (Tabasco is very popular) Beverages - Drink mix: sweetened Kool-Aid, Tang, Gatorade, fruit syrup concentrates, tea - Bottled water Cooking/serving items: serving utensils, flatware (especially forks), manual can openers, aluminum foil, pots, dishes Picnic items: paper goods (plates, cups, napkins, towels), plastic utensils, disposable chopsticks, styrofoam clam-shell to-go containers Street survival equipment - Backpacks (new or gently used; always in short supply) - Manual can openers, rain ponchos, sleeping bags, tents, drop cloths, blankets - Travel alarm clocks with batteries Clothing/apparel for teens - White athletic socks, high- or low-cut (always in short supply) - Shoes, boots, slippers, sneakers (especially larger sizes for boys and young men) - T-shirts, pants, shorts, jackets, bathing suits, belts, purses, wallets - Undergarments (new; adult sizes; boxers preferred) Baby items: diapers, wipes, powder, infant formula, food, clothes, strollers, furniture Hygiene items: - deodorant, sunscreen, Q-tips, nail clippers, nail file, foot powder - disposable razors, shaving cream - toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss - combs, brushes - feminine hygiene supplies (tampons preferred) - liquid hand soap Travel-sized hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, soap, moisturizer, toothpaste, deodorant Medical supplies: - Financial support for prescription pharmaceutical medications - Over-the-counter medications (i.e. cough drops, lozenges, multiple and pre-natal vitamins; new/unopened) - First aid supplies (i.e. bandages, antibiotic ointment, crutches) - Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) - Vital signs machine (Welsh Allyn) Cleaning products: - Cleansing powder, Pine Sol, Windex - Dish soap - Laundry detergent, bleach Cleaning supplies/equipment: - Plastic trash can liners (13- and 45-gallon) - Latex gloves, sponges - Brooms, mop head - Spray bottles Recreational materials: - Basketball, football, volleyball, weight-lifting equipment - Games (i.e. board games, playing cards) - Musical instruments (i.e. guitar, ukelele) - Movies (DVD's rated PG or less) Educational materials: books, computers, software, school supplies, arts and craft supplies Office supplies: photo copy paper, toner for fax machine Yard equipment: rake, shovel, tree pruner, weed whacker, leaf blower, garden accessories Hand tools: wrenches, pliers, screw drivers, electric drill Miscellaneous: - Van or pick-up truck - One-way bus passes - Gift certificates (fast food restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores) - Phone cards - Mileage points for one-way plane tickets - Movie tickets Financial donations
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