Besides clothing like shirts, shoes & pants (which are usually available on a limited basis), the following items are generally NOT available from shelters and are desperately needed—*click on graphic:

‘Your’ Donation Matters

• New shoes range from $25 dollars at Walmart

• New winter boots ranging from $45-65 at Walmart

• New wool socks range from $10-15 dollars at Walmart (wool retains heat even when wet)

• New underwear for men & women range from $15-20 for 6 pairs at Walmart (buy size medium--large for both men & women)

• New winter coats for men & women ange from $50-60 at Walmart (buy size large for both men & women)

• New gloves range from $16-20 dollars at Walmart

• New galoshes for men or women range from $25 dollars at Walmart

• New wool blanket range from $25-65 at Walmart (wool retains heat even when wet)

• New thermal underwear ranges from $10-20 at Walmart (buy large size for both men & women)

• New sleeping bags range from $60 (*need cold weather 0-degree rated waterproof bags) at Walmart

• High quality protein bars can be found at Walmart or Costco

• All other items on the list can be found for under $10 at Walmart, Dollar Tree, or Amazon

3 major problems the homeless have are: 1) light 2) entertainment and 3) being able to charge their phones (if they even have one—most don’t because they get stolen). This solar powered, hand-crank gadget solves all 3 problems in one shot giving them light in total darkness (plus security against bad-actors), something to listen to and engage their mind & senses with (music + podcasts during the day), as well as, the ability to charge their phones without having to travel across town to the library to do so. *One device could service several people living together. This is a high-value item in their dark, silent, and communication-less world. Amazon price is $20 (1/1/2026)

Let’s do this—

*Note: A 501C3 Non-Profit Status has not yet been established with an accompanying donation link but will be provided soon. Until then, please reach out to me with any donation questions you have at: rickoutofthedust@gmail.com Feel free to use the Venmo or $Cash app accounts listed below and I will send you a picture of the items purchased along with the receipt so you know your money is being spent properly. 100% of the proceeds will go to purchasing needed supplies.