During hurricane season from June to November, people living on the streets face an elevated risk of displacement and unsafe conditions. We’d really appreciate your help assembling “hurricane kits” to enhance their disaster preparedness.
For this project, we recommend that volunteers place the following items in a plastic container or large Ziploc: We ask that all the bags be consistent in contents. colors can vary, but we ask that the bags have the same items as not to make anyone feel left out if they do not get a certain item.
- Flashlights plus compatible batteries (no candles, please!)
- Hand-cranked radios
- Backup lighting batteries
- Ziploc plastic bags for important documents
- Toilet paper
- First aid kit
- Face masks (disposable, as there may not be electricity/water to wash cloth ones)
- Gloves (2 pair for each kit; non latex)
- (2)Green Glow Sticks
suggested List of non-perishable snacks:
- Granola/high protein bars
- Pop top fruit containers (fruit cocktail, peaches) in light juice
- Plastic spoon
- Cheese and crackers/peanut butter and crackers
- Pretzels packs (not chips--pretzels are more filling)
- Potted meat/vienna sausages
- Starkist Tuna Kits
- Bottled Water
Drop off locations:
- Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003
- Women and Family Development Center - 2575 Reed Rd Houston, Tx 77051
Business Hours:
- Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
- Saturday 8am - 12pm
- Sunday Closed
