Our recent survey showed an alarming number of people living in the riverbed. A total of 375 people were found in the area we survey. Sadly, most won't accept housing and other services from public agencies when initially offered.
Care packages can be a way to build a relationship and provide much needed items such as socks and toiletries. Socks are the number one item requested. Over time, trust can build and people will begin to accept housing and other offered services. Your gift of a pair of socks help a lot.
Details:
- You can drop off your items anytime between 9am - 12pm.
- Event is located at the San Diego River Park Foundation office parking lot. There will be signs and a booth set up to direct you.
- 4891 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110
- Located in the parking lot, not inside!
- We are collecting new, adult-size warm socks or athletic socks.
- We also welcome other items to be put in a care package. They are:
- Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages)
- Rain ponchos (individually wrapped)
- Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package)
- Warm hats or caps
If you’d like to support this effort but can't make it in person, you can also purchase items to include in the care kits online and have them shipped to the office at:
The San Diego River Park FoundationNot available on December 9 but still want to support this event?
Donations can be dropped off at our office Monday - Friday from 9 am - 2 pm anytime before the event, or you can give us a call for other arrangements at (619) 297-7380.
Thank you!
