This is the first, but not last, call for the annual 12th night gifts for our friends in the Calliope.
Ship to, or drop off:
SDCE 1205 Elysian Fields Ave NOLA 70117
Our goal is 100 backpacks and gift boxes, but any amount is good. Not everyone gets all the same stuff. There are lots more men than women, and few children. This list is a suggestion. Basically, they need cold weather camping and survival gear.
And whimsey.
Clothes Hoodies Thermals Scarves Gloves Cap Poncho Socks- the more colors, the better
Food Dried fruit, easy open canned fruit Candy Treats Cookies Tuna pouches Jerky SPAM Vienna sausage Hot sauce
Survival Water bottle flatware Reusable water bottle Flatware Space blanket Blankets Drop cloths/ tarps Towel Pillow Hand warmers Flashlights batteries Lighters Camping gear
Hygiene Kits Tissues Wipes Razors Nail clippers Cough drops Chapstick Lotion Ear plugs Mouthwash Toothbrush Toothpaste Soaps
A small % are women- underwear, tampons, pads, and cosmetics
Whimsey Markers Blank book and pen
Slinky. Dice. Marbles Jacks Playing Cards Board games. Coloring Books Cards of encouragement Something frivolous a homeless person might want.
Our new pantaree is not open to the public, but is a store room for fridges and pantries from the 7th to the 9th ward.
Saturday mornings, Lower9 has an open pantry, but, our fridge is stocked often. 1609 Delery. In the 9th ward. They can always use a hand, and home cooked meals disappear quick, so feel free to cook a little extra next time you make a pot of beans.
Champs Elysee Free Store
SDCE has been feeding the homeless and hungry for years and have upped our game and have been moving food around to where it is needed since March. We have worked with Culture Aid NOLA, lowernine.org, World Central Kitchen, Second Harvest, Southern Solidarity & Cattail Cooks among others. We fill Community Fridges, and make hot meals for folks in camps around the city. We have not kept track of how many pounds, how many meals, how many tears or smiles. We do what we can do.
Throughout December, we collected winter needs for our friends in the Calliope camp. We delivered on 12th Night, when the Wiser Women arrive with gifts that are really needed. No myrrh.
Community Fridges
