JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Library, Spread the Love Commission and the Teton County Taskforce for the Unhoused will collect and distribute gently worn clothing, camping gear and hygiene items at an event this Thursday.
This free event will focus on gathering and distributing critical supplies for getting through fall and winter, in an effort to aid the most vulnerable in the community and across the Mountain West. Bring clean, new or gently used items in adult sizes. Kids’ items will not be accepted at this event. Items accepted include:
Adult clothing:
Socks
Jackets
Rain ponchos
Windbreakers
Beanies and ball caps, visors
Scarves or neck buffs
Fleece and Hoodies
T-shirts
Button up collared shirts long and short sleeve
New underwear
Long underwear
Sports bras and tank tops
Leggings
Sweatpants
Jeans and work pants
Shoes (with good tread) – sneakers, boots, practical dress shoes, slippers, flip flops
Supplies:
Smartphones with chargers (unlocked, factory reset)
Backpacks (all sizes)
Duffle bags
Rolling Suitcases
Reusable bags
Stuff sacks
Sleeping bags and mats
Travel pillows
Tents – good condition with all parts
Fleece/Emergency blankets
Phone chargers
Small cooking stoves
Toiletry bags
Travel kits
Camp towels
Face wipes
Nail clippers
Hand and feet warmers
AA & AAA batteries
Travel size hand sanitizer
Travel size deodorant
Travel size moisturizer
Toothbrushes
Small toothpaste
Razors
Small shaving cream
Small foot powder
Sanitary supplies
Assorted reading glasses
Sunglasses and cases
Shoelaces
Brushes and Combs
Hair ties
Kleenex packs
Umbrellas
Lighters
Boxes of safety matches
Zip ties
Hair ties
Food:
Vitamin C Packets
Electrolyte packets
Protein drinks
Soft breakfast or energy bars
Camp food (dehydrated bags)
Oatmeal cups
Cup of noodles
Tuna cans and packs
Coconut water/juice boxes
Cocoa packets
Subway gift cards ($10/$15)
Starbucks gift cards ($10/$15)
See the full list at tclib.org/loveurneighbor. The “Love Your Neighbor” outreach event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the library’s auditorium.
