I keep a few goodie bags in my car ready to give to homeless folks. Although most homeless people would prefer a nice cold Ice House (I mean, who wouldn't)... They'll settle for one of these.

How to make a Homeless Goodie Bag

Fill a shoebox or paper bag with any or all of the following:

•   Pair of clean socks

•   A few disposable razors

•   sample size deoderant, soaps, shampoo, etc.

•   toothbrush / toothpaste

•   a couple of candy bars

•   snacks - chips, peel-top cans, etc.

•   wash-n-dries

•   bottle of water or juice

•   packet of vitamins

•   pack of smokes

•   some cash

And in Willies case, A bottle of correction fluid :)

Any or all of these items are optional - and I'm sure you can think of a few other things... Basically, these people are camping - so if you could use it on a camp out, they could probably use it, too.

The great thing about giving these Goodie bags to the homeless - is:

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Unlike your donation to the United Way, you know 100% will reach the intended recipient.

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This is stuff these guys could really use - The money you donate to a charity may go to some program of absolutely no use to these guys.

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Tax Deductable - have him give you a receipt for the fair market value.

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Personal interaction - you'll get to meet and talk to an element of society you'd never had a chance to.