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A group of nursing students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette plans to help the homeless by handing out supplies and providing health checks. Students will be set up in the parking lot at St. Bernadette’s Clinic on April 30 from 9 am to 1 pm. It is an event that they are calling, Giving H.O.P.E.
Nursing students will be handing out everyday essentials like shampoo, toothbrushes, and blankets. Last year, they had over 200 people show so they are expecting a pretty big crowd. And unfortunately, they did not have enough supplies for all of the homeless individuals. This year, they definitely do not want to run out of supplies. So, they need your help. You can donate! Jessica McCarthy is heading up this event. She has created a list of things needed. Anyone wanting to help can bring the donations to Room 209 inside Wharton Hall.
New men’s tennis shoes or walking shoes (Sizes 10-14), socks
Light neutral color blankets
To-go foods
New back-packs
Little combs/brushes
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Granola bars
Small Kleenex packs
Small packs of hand wipes
Water bottles
Nail clippers, disposable rain ponchos
Chapstick
Travel toiletry items
(lotion, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
Gift certificates in small amounts
($5) for fast food restaurants
New summer shirts (M-XXL)
The deadline to donate is Friday, April 26. If for some reason, you cannot make it to Wharton Hall to drop off items, contact Jessica McCarthy and she can work something out. Call her at 337-781-1197 or email jessica.mccarthy@louisiana.edu
