Events & current needs
Where we will be, and what we are short of. Both change; this page is the one that knows.
Coming up
Nothing scheduled publicly right now.
Street outreach runs every two weeks whether or not it is listed here. Donation drives, volunteer sessions and community events go up as they are arranged.
What we need right now
This changes with the weather, with how much outreach we have done, and with what arrived last week. It is kept current by the people who go out.
Most needed right now
Needed now
Tents
Two-person, new or close to it. The thing we run out of first.
Needed now
Sleeping bags
Rated for cold weather if possible.
Needed now
Blankets
Needed soon
Socks
New, thick, adult sizes. Wet feet in January is how people lose toes.
Also needed
Needed soon
Hygiene supplies
Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, wipes.
Hygiene
Needed soon
Sterno cans
Canned cooking fuel — heat for food and warmth when there is nothing else.
Weather gear
Needed soon
Ponchos
Weather gear
Needed soon
Individually wrapped sandwiches
Food
Always useful
Hand warmers
Weather gear
Always useful
Bottled water
Always a need.
Drinks
Always useful
Gatorade or other electrolyte drinks
Always needed in summer.
Drinks
Always useful
Coffee
Hot or canned.
Drinks
Always useful
Packaged food with a good shelf life
Chips, granola bars, trail mix, snack packs — anything that keeps.
Food
Always useful
Plastic totes
For sorting and carrying supplies to a run.
Outreach supplies
Always useful
Permanent markers and labels
Outreach supplies
Always useful
Trash bags
Outreach supplies
Last updated 8 September.