Food for Thought for the Homeless Christmas 2023

Valentine’s Day 2016, a friend and I ventured out into the bitter cold with a car full of food and gifts for the homeless. We intended to pass out several backpacks (food/care packages that we had put together) to whoever looked like they could use some food and a few extra things.

This project, FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR THE HOMELESS, is a platform where I and others from the Montreal community attempt to connect with our humanity and see those that need to be seen.

My name is Verona Sorensen, and I am a professional painter interested in infusing my life and the lives of others with beauty and humanity through art and projects like these.

The FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR THE HOMELESS package distributions generally occurred a few times a year until the pandemic hit. In re-igniting the project, here's hoping we can give a little compassion to those living on the streets of Montréal.

In an attempt to get the word out in advance, we are beginning to prepare for this Christmas 2023 distribution of care packages. The hope is that support will come in from businesses and individuals well in advance to build some momentum, so we are ready to go when the time comes.

Below is a list of the items that will be needed to complete 50+ food/care backpacks. If you can help, you are most welcome to.

This Food for Thought for the Homeless run is, once again, dedicated to Vinesh Saxena, the founder of VSF Foundation, who was a great supporter of FTH over the years. It was one of the many projects and people he helped. He sadly passed away during the pandemic and is greatly missed. ❤️

December 2023 FTH Item List Update for the next outing:

LIST OF REQUESTED NON-PERISHABLE SUPPLIES

- 50+ backpacks

- 50+ new wool socks

- 50+ hats

- 50+ gloves

- 50+ toothbrushes

- 50+ tubes of toothpaste

- 50+ dental floss

- 50+ toothbrush protectors

- 100+ Kleenex packets

- 50+ gift cards ($10, $15 for Tim Horton or Dollarama)

- 50+ lip balms

- 50+ travel-size shampoo units

- 50+ travel-size conditioner units

- 50+ soap units

- 50+ travel-size lotion

- 50+ organic hand sanitizers

- 50+ boxes of band-aids

- 50+ packets of feminine hygiene products

- 50+ combs

- 50+ energy bars

- 50+ sketchbooks / journals

- 50+ pencils

- 50+ sharpeners

- 50+ pens

- 50+ erasers

- 100+ chocolates

LIST OF REQUESTED PERISHABLE SUPPLIES (FOOD)

- 100+ sandwiches

- 50+ servings of spaghetti

- 50+ containers for food

- 100+ bags of carrots and celery

- 100+ apples

- 100+ oranges

- 100+ bananas

- 100+ mixed nuts and raisins, etc.

- 50+ viennoiseries

- 50+ sets of plastic cutlery

- 100+ napkins

- 50+ Spray bottles for hand sanitizer

- 50+ Ziplock baggies

- 50+ To-go bowls for soup

Thank you! Merci beaucoup! Grazie mille!