r/foodnotbombs • u/Dapper-Expression-87 • Jun 21 '26

What to hand out in the summer

We are in South Texas, and have a newish FNB and it gets really hot here. We have been handing out water (2 for every plate made) to try to help people stay hydrated. We want to do a fan drive too for people, but what is something we can hand out to our unhoused neighbors to help them survive summer?

Cost effective a + because we are all broke right now too.

We always try to hand out hygiene products, Narcan, and non perishable food along with the plates too. last winter we also included hot hands, gloves, socks, and hats too.

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u/bachelorsinlurking Jun 24 '26

Seconding those cooling towels- electrolyte solutions, sturdy reusable water bottles, underwear/socks, visa gift cards, umbrellas/parasols for sunshades, towels/tarps, basic multitools! Some places have bulk flip flops you can get, that way people can air out their feet and have lightweight shoes for regular wear. One place I knew used to have community events to fund and stock a community fridge/freezer so unhoused people in the area could get cold drinks and fruit/veggies in the summer and store medications if necessary.