Got an old handbag ?www.sharethedignity.org.au Gym passes (for showers etc) Is there a community pantry nearby? These guys are a bit fussy⌠www.petsofthehomeless.org.au Cash even if you suspect it might be spent on something âinappropriateâ
Comment on Discussion Thread đ Monday 15 December 2025
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Asking for suggestions on how I can help the homeless who are living near me.
There are people living in vans and cars and some who sleep on the footpaths.
i give money to people sleeping on footpaths and chat a moment and listen to what they have to say.
I canât really do anything substantial, I donât have the resources.
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
SituationCake@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I wish I knew. Money may or may not help them. They might use it for drugs and alcohol but also might buy something they need, and itâs made a difference to their day. You have to accept both possibilities and, and hope youâve made someoneâs day better. I think food banks are a good donation, either money or items, because at least I know they have the infrastructure to distribute to where itâs needed, and this time of year theres high demand.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I already give to charities that help the homeless and people in need.
where I am there is a free public bathroom with showers and free public kitchen and cooking/bbq facilities
Maybe I should just ask individuals
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Do the bathrooms supply soap and razors? They probably would right? What about deodorant to take or mini bottles of moisturiser? Lip balm? Sunscreen? Umbrella?
Pads and tampons is a good option or floss. Socks. Shelf stable snacks like muesli bars for between meals? Portable hand sanitizer? Mini packs of tissues or baby wipes
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I think van livers have different needs to street sleepers. And I also donât know what peopleâs circumstances are, only that they arenât sleeping in a house. Tho there are two caravans at the park. Does that count as a dwelling?
tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Things Iâve heard can be really helpful are things like toothpaste and sanitary products. You can imagine if you were a woman and homeless how much harder things would be without a fresh supply of pads.
Aside from that, Iâd probably go things that can keep for a while both before and after being opened like cans of lentils or chickpeas.