Gift cards—Costco, grocery stores, office supply stores, mass merchandisers such as Target or Wal-Mart.
Paper/plastic goods—napkins, plates, drinking cups, paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, plastic forks, spoons, and knives, zip-top food storage bags, foil, saran wrap, trash can liners (13 and 30 gallon sizes)
Emergency supplies— complete First Aid kits (6), Band-Aids, individually packaged moist towelettes, adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment in single-use packages, Ace bandages, gauze pads or rolls, 10-gallon plastic containers for water, respirator masks (N95 or comparable), heavy-duty flashlights and batteries, rope ladders (for 2nd floor emergencies)
Cooking equipment—skillets (all sizes and flat iron), hand-held electric mixer, 4-slice toaster, blender, waffle iron, metal silverware, coffeemakers, large serving bowls (suitable for hot foods), large sealable plastic storage containers
Bedding and textiles (all for twin size beds)—sheets, pillow cases, pillows, acrylic blankets, mattress pads, bed skirts, comforters, bedspreads, zippered vinyl mattress covers, under-bed plastic storage boxes, towels, bathmats (with underside plastic gripping)
Personal items—toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, deodorant, tooth brushes, shampoo, conditioner, razor blades, various toiletry items, small gift packs of perfumes, bath sets, and make-up
Tickets to local events and attractions including theatre, movies, musical events, museums, zoo, Sea World, amusements, etc. |