Tikkun Olam Gift Baskets
The basket itself should be a sturdy plastic bowl or airtight resealable container. This will be used by the recipient for many purposes. It can be tastefully wrapped in colorful cello-wrap with tissue paper and bows, balloons, etc.
Mandatory Items
(these items are of desperate need)
A message of hope. This can be as simple as a smiley face, rainbow or stick figure waving hello. Or it can be as involved as a letter of encouragement, a poem or a short story. This item will outlast all the others.
- Socks (min 2pr)
- Bottled Water (500ml size x 2)
- Sun block lotion (high SPF) mini packs/containers
- Power Bars (Kosher)
- Treats/Sweets/Candies (Kosher)
- Tooth paste/Tooth brush
- Toilet paper
- Small towel
- Multi-vitamins
- Street Help info cards (provided by Ve’ahavta)
- Tikkun Olam Basket Story Card (provided by Ve’ahavta, 1 card per basket, to be fixed on the outside of basket)
Winter Items (at least 3)
- Earmuffs/Ski Head Bands
- Warm Hats/Toques
- Foot/Toe Warmers
- Gloves/Mittens
- Scarves
- Extra Heavy Socks
- Glove/Boot Liners
- Sun glasses
Spring/Summer Items (at least 3)
- Sun glasses
- Bandanna
- Shorts
- Baseball hat
- Pocket Raincoat/Poncho
Optional Items
(at least 5 additional items)
Gift Certificates
- Food – Grocery Store, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Fast food
- Product or Service Certificate – Phone Card, Health Club, Bookstore, Movie Pass, etc.
Pharmaceuticals
- Adhesive bandages
- Durex condoms
- Gift Certificate to a Drug Store
Toiletries
- Shampoo
- Hairbrush
- Hand Sanitizer Lotion
- Hand Cream
- Chapstick
- Disposable Razors/Shaving cream
- Grooming kit (men/women)
- Small Mirror
Women/Girls
- Feminine hygiene products
- Cosmetic kit (women)
Personal Items
- Pen & paper
- Envelopes & stamps
- Tissue Packs
- Wet Naps
General Help
- Pre-Paid Phone Card ($2.50, 5, 10, 20)
- Public Transit Passes/Tokens
Miscellaneous
- Books/magazines
- Batteries (AAA, AA)
- Water bottle shoulder harness
- Battery-powered alarm clock
- Wrist watch
- Small penlight/flashlight
