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| Qty | Category | Item | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Books, Music, Toys, Games | 1 Year Reader's Digest Large Print Subscription | A 1 year subscription to Reader's Digest, Large Print- the most requested magazine by hospitalized Veterans. | |
| 100 | Books, Music, Toys, Games | Composition Notebooks (NOT SPIRAL BOUND) | Composition notebooks used by Veterans on inpatient mental health unit for journaling. | |
| 50 | Food Items | Emergency Food Bags | These food bags have been designed to meet the needs of this unique Veteran population as they do not require cooking, microwaving, refrigeration, or a can opener. Please ONLY include the items listed below. The Homeless Program cannot accept anything outside of this list. Each paper or reusable grocery bag should contain: 3 Hormel “Compleats” (easy-open and shelf-stable meals) 3 individual servings of beef jerky 3 individual packets of trail mix 3 containers of Easy Mac 3 protein shakes 3 bottles of water 3 granola bars 3 fruit cups 3 Individual servings of tuna or peanut butter and crackers | |
| 10 | Gift Cards | $50 Walmart Gift Card | Gift Cards used for emergent/emergency Veteran needs. | |
| 10 | Gift Cards | $25 Walmart Gift Card | Gift Cards used for emergent/emergency Veteran needs. | |
| 10 | Gift Cards | $25 Hornbacher's/CashWise/Coborn's Gift Card | Grocery store gift cards allow Veterans to purchase groceries during emergent situations. | |
| 10 | Gift Cards | $25 Gas Gift Card | Gas station gift cards (Holiday, Casey's, Petro, etc.) assist non-travel eligible Veterans in getting to VA appointments. | |
| 20 | Gift Cards | $25 Dollar General Gift Card | For the emergent needs of Veterans, particularly in rural areas who may not have access to larger box stores. | |
| 20 | Gift Cards | $25 Visa/Mastercard/American Express Gift Cards | For the emergent needs of Veterans. | |
| 100 | Linens/Household | 60"x80" quilts | 60"x80" quilts for the comfort and care of hospitalized Veterans. *Please note that we are no longer in need of smaller size quilts or lap blankets/lap robes. | |
| 3 | Men's Clothing | Men's sweatpants | Small | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 5 | Men's Clothing | Men's sweatpants | Medium | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 10 | Men's Clothing | Men's sweatpants | Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 10 | Men's Clothing | Men's sweatpants | X-Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 10 | Men's Clothing | Men's sweatpants | XX-Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 5 | Men's Clothing | Men's sweatpants | XXX-Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 3 | Men's Clothing | Men's hooded winter parka | Large | Heavy winter coat for the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 5 | Men's Clothing | Men's hooded winter parka | X-Large | Heavy winter coat for the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 5 | Men's Clothing | Men's hooded winter parka | XX-Large | Heavy winter coat for the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 5 | Men's Clothing | Men's t-shirt | Medium | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 10 | Men's Clothing | Men's t-shirt | Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 10 | Men's Clothing | Men's t-shirt | X-Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 10 | Men's Clothing | Men's t-shirt | XX-Large | For the emergent needs of Veterans. |
| 50 | Miscellaneous | Children's Activity Bags | Individual drawstring bags filled with items to keep children busy while they attend medical appointments with their Veteran guardian. Suggested items to include in the bag: coloring/activity/word search/reading books, crayons, stuffed animals, foam shapes, lacing cards, stickers, etc. **Please do no include food items or Play-Doh/slime. | |
| 100 | Miscellaneous | Pop-its/poppers, fidget spinners and/or fidget cubes | Pop-its/poppers, fidget spinners and/or fidget cubes are used for a variety of purposes including easing Veteran anxiety, calming Alzheimer's/dementia behaviors, assisting with occupational/physical therapy exercises, and alleviating boredom. | |
| 25 | Personal Care Items | Firmly stuffed cardiac heart pillows | Heart pillows provide consistent sternal support for patients recovering from surgeries in order to improve healing and reduce pain during coughing, deep breathing, and movement. |
