What is a Survival Sack?

• Survival Sacks are a way to distribute much-needed items to people who are currently homeless.

• A person can receive a Survival Sack once every three months in addition to regular Clothes Closet services.

• Sacred Heart distributes them on the 1^st and 15^th of each month.

• Sacred Heart distributes hundreds of Survival Sacks each month.

• Survival Sacks are meant to last an individual 3 months (hygiene items should be full-sized to accommodate this need).

• Holy Family began providing Survival Sacks in 2009 and now give Sacred Heart 100+ each year.

 
What do We Pack into Each Survival Sack?

• 2 pairs of new socks (heavy white ones are best) -- men's & women's

• 2 pairs of new underpants (no tee-shirts, please) -- men's and women's

• Washcloth

• Deodorant (especially unisex)

• Bar of soap (regular size, not hotel size)

• Toothpaste (6+ oz. tube)

• Comb

• Toilet paper rolls (regular, not Dollar Store small size)

• Shampoo (regular size) – No conditioner, please

• First-aid kit, personal size, approx. 6” x 6” (large, family sized ones too big)

• Disposable Razors

• Lip balm (Chap Stick or any brand)

• Feminine hygiene items

• Ready-to-eat individual food or snack items (individually wrapped, in pop-top cans, no cooking needed; nothing that would crumble when jammed into a backpack) – nuts, fruit, pudding, meats, drink bags, etc.

  ALSO NEED: Empty shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles.  (We clean them, then refill them from the large, economy sized bottles.)

 
When/where to bring it?

Bring after Mass May 30,  Aug. 29, and Oct. 31 or any time to our parish office.  OR call Jackie O'Donnell at 408-622-5372 to drop off at her house or for her to pick up at your house.