- Money. Money is a solid place to start.
- Socks & Shoes. Next, make sure your favorite shelter has the means to give guests new socks and shoes.
- Underwear.
- Blankets.
- General Hygiene Products.
- Feminine Hygiene Items.
- Diapers, Wipes, and New Kids' Clothes.
- School Supplies.
Is it rude to give a homeless person food?
It's not in intentionally rude unless you MEAN it to be. What it IS, though, is usually pointless and a waste of your money. Most homeless people will not accept food unless it's pre-packaged or they watched you buy it and bring it straight to them.
What is the best thing to give to a homeless person?
Keep a case of water bottles handy. You can give individual bottles to people, or donate the full case to a shelter or tent community for distribution. Dehydration is a major issue for homeless people. There may not always be a convenient place to fill up a reusable bottle, so bottled water is often appreciated.
Should you give a homeless person money or food?
You don't have to give money to help someone out — food is another option. Simple, cheap foods like bagels and doughnuts aren't that helpful, O'Connell says, because people who are homeless can usually buy things like that for themselves.
Is it OK to feed the homeless?
We should all feel free to share meals with those in need. Though you might not have realized the issue was up for debate, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals officially ruled on Wednesday that feeding the homeless is “expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment.”