Stand Down – Valor Clinic – Bethlehem, PA
Event Date
12/13/2014
Event Time10:00 am - 3:00 pm;
Location
Monocacy Park
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Bethlehem, PA
Stand Down events are open to Veterans in need, including the homeless, where VALOR volunteers distribute clothes, shoes, food and supplies at no charge. Rain or shine Veterans should bring DD214 or VA ID
NEEDED DONATION ITEMS: 2 man dome tent, Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees, Weather proof insulated coat and pants, Warm Underwear and socks, Weather proof insulated gloves and fleece hat, Insulated weather resistant boots 800 grams or more, Back Packs.
FOOD for homeless people requires special consideration. First, they suffer from malnutrition. It should provide protein, vitamins and minerals. Second they don’t have kitchens. It needs to be accessible without a can opener and not need refrigeration AFTER opening. REMEMBER Plastic cups will crush. Canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats like Dinty Moore, tuna or meat-based soups and peanut butter in plastic jars.
Bag of Food Example: 2 cans tuna or salmon 6 pack small cans of fruit Jar Peanut Butter 3 cans meat based soup with veggies Can Dinty Moore Stew Six pack 12 oz V8 fruit or vegetable juice. HYGIENE items are always important. Think about access to facilities when you select items. For example, hand sanitizers that don’t need water are important. For more information and/or to help contact mbaylis@valorclinic.org
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