BACKPACK DRIVE We will deliver backpacks December 18 – 21 this year. Our stops will include Dover, Newton, Morristown, Paterson, Passaic, Hackensack and Newark, NJ. Donate a backpack or duffle bag filled with warm clothing, toiletries and survival gear for a homeless man, woman or child this winter.

WHAT TO PACK
Packing List for Men and Women
New & Unused Warm Clothing

Size Large or X-Large for Men. Size Medium or Large for Women. Remove all purchase labels.

• Knit Cap
• Gloves
• Warm Socks
• Insulated Underwear tops and bottoms
• Hooded Sweatshirt or Heavy Flannel Shirt
• Earmuffs or Scarf (woman)

Toiletries Personal size or travel size – no large or family size items please!

• Bar of Soap
• Toothpaste and Tooth Brush
• Shampoo
• Chap Stick
• Comb & brush
• Tissues
• Hand Crème
• Deodorant
• Handi Wipes
• Sanitary hygiene products for women

Incidentals

• Hard Candy (nothing that melts)
• Meal Coupons (Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, etc.)
• Prepaid Phone Card
• Book of First Class Postage Stamps
• Letter Size Envelopes, Pen & Pad or Writing Paper
• Emergency Mylar Space Blanket
• Pocket Size First Aid Kit

• Plastic Rain Poncho
• Small Flashlight with batteries or battery-less flashlight
• Christmas or New Year’s card signed by you and your family
• DO NOT PACK KNIVES, SCISSORS, CASH, CHECKS OR PERSONAL INFORMATION