Re: moderator note - post is just fine here

Date: 2011-09-15 09:32 pm (UTC)
Thank you so, so much! This isn't that recent, so I'm sure they will need warmer clothes as well as what is on this list:

Needs
*Lactase enzyme (Lactaid/generic) +[Note at the bottom of this post.] We can always use more lactase; this is one of the most important items on this list at any point, and one of the most difficult for us to acquire because of expense.
*Imodium/loperamide: We both have IBS. AJ alone has been taking about 20-25 2mg pills per day since we have been homeless, because it is simply impossible to be able to guarantee having access to a bathroom for half an hour or more at any given point, especially late at night when most shops are closed. The imodium, obviously, holds bouts of diarrhea at bay (or stomach attacks, as we refer to them).
* Sleeping bags: We are extremely grateful to have recently been given some blankets and pillows, but a more compact mode of staying warm and dry at night would help us have less stuff to carry around.
* Army pack: If we could replace AJ’s backpack with one built for camping & traveling, with attachment points for things like tents and sleeping bags, that could make a huge difference in how easily and well we are able to move around with our stuff.
*Cranberry supplement: This helps us keep chronic infections at bay, such as tooth and sinus infections. It is not possible to get enough of the fruit to have this effect by just eating it or drinking juice.
*Virgin Mobile top-up cards: The phone plan we had in the past is $25+ tax, monthly. We hope to activate a phone on that plan once again, as the very limited number of minutes received from Safelink is not sufficient to be in touch with doctors, social workers, lawyers and others involved in our SSI/SSDI cases and other forms of assistance/support.
*Tylenol/Acetaminophen: When his pain is particularly bad, a bottle off 500 extra strength pills might only last AJ a few weeks. He has chronic sinus infections and body pain, along with a weak stomach… Meaning that acetaminophen is the only painkiller he can stomach on a regular basis.
Hand sanitizer
Baby Wipes: Sometimes these are as close as we get to a shower for days on end.
Paper towels: These are great for making sure important things (like jewelry for sale) are dry when putting them in their zip-lock bags after they’ve gotten wet in the rain.
Zip-lock bags: We can use these in quart, 1-gallon or 2-gallon sizes. They help us to keep our things dry and organized. I can also use smaller sizes for jewelry and supplies.
Portable hand truck: The kind that musicians use for their gear would be excellent for us to stack a few small plastic bins on, containing food, jewelry and supplies, etc. This could replace and be even better for us to travel with than a rolling suitcase.
Large rolling suitcase: We have a small one now that holds my jewelry and supplies. If we could replace it with a bigger one, we might be able to find a way to fit substantially more inside.
Plastic bins: Tight-sealing plastic bins, 8 gallon size or less, would be excellent for storing some of our stuff if we could get a hand truck to move them around with us.
Toiletries: Gel deodorant, travel/sample-sized shampoo/conditioner, body wash, face wash, etc.
Fish oil/Omega supplements: These help boost our overall health, and AJ’s energy levels specifically.
Postage stamps
*MBTA fares: We’d happily accept any Charlie Cards/Tickets with funds on them. It can be hard to guarantee that we have money to put on our cards when we need to travel.
*Camping chairs: The kind of camping chairs that fold up very small but can handle the weight of a large adult would be amazing. Because of our various health issues, constantly sitting on the ground ends up causing a lot of pain and discomfort for both of us.
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