We are asking for December thru March if people can drop off clothing/winter items, toiletries, non-perishable/ready-to-eat food items also to go towards the Food,Clothing & Resistance Collective mutual aid program: “Operation Winter Relief” that will be distributing these goods all over DC to those in need. Anybody wishing to make a drop-off or volunteer can contact :
The Peace House at (202)-248-4303 or ‘Food, Clothing,& Resistance Collective’ at (202) 584-9231.
Suggested Items for “Op Winter Relief”:
Clothing/Winter Items:
Coats
Gloves
Skull Caps
Ear Muffs
Scarves
Boots/Shoes
Socks
Plastic Rain Parkas
Sleeping Bags
Emergency Hand/Feet Warmers
Toiletries:
Plastic Ziploc Bags for storage
Soap
Mini Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Wipes
Mini Mouthwash
Mini Deodorant
Mini Shaving Cream
Mini Tissue Packs
Disposable Razors
Mini Shampoo/Conditioner
Hand Sanitizer
Tampons/Pads
Toilet Paper
Ready-To-Eat Food:
Bottled Water
Small boxes of Raisins,Cranberries,or small bags of Trail Mix
Apple Sauce
Apples,Oranges,Bananas
Carrot slices,Celery
(will have to be given out quickly to prevent spoilage)
Cheese Crackers
Ready to eat canned or microwavable goods
(must have a pop top opening and not need a can opener)
Pop-Tarts
Juice Boxes or Capri Suns
Bread
Peanut Butter,Jelly (For PBJ sandwiches)
Turkey,Cheese(For Turkey sandwiches)
Tofurkey,Vegan Cheese(For Vegan sandwiches)
Beef or Turkey Jerky
Plastic Forks,Spoons,Napkins