A friend of my mother’s has a great project: she makes care packages for the homeless, keeps them in her car, and gives them to those in need. I work in Venice, California, with a vast population of underprivileged individuals. I was so inspired by her project that I undertook my own. I am posting this here in the hope that we can brainstorm together about what would work best in these packs, and maybe generate a good name for the project in the process.
Here is a picture from the first round I’ve assembled:
Each pack comprises:
- sardines in a pop-top can
- almonds
- raisins
- a granola bar
- cheese and crackers
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- breath mints
- analgesics
- a phone card
- safety pins
Each pack costs about $5 to assemble.
I ask “Sir/Ma’am, are you hungry?”
Reactions have ranged from a desperate, wordless grab for the bag to a sober and somber response of “Yes, I am hungry. Thank you very much.”
Please brainstorm with me — and consider starting your own project.