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Grammy23

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28. My niece's stepson carries ziploc bags in his car

Reply to Mossfern (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 06:49 PM

Nov 5

Filled with small snacks like protein bars and nuts. He includes things like a pair of socks or toiletries. Sometimes he puts some change or a few dollars inside. As he drives to work, if he encounters someone asking for a handout, he gives them one of his give away bags. He restocks with a trip to Dollar Tree or warehouse stores like Sam’s Club. There are plenty of ways to show compassion and offer help that are easy to buy and pack up in ziploc bags.

Vienna Sausages and tuna packs are small and can be a quick snack or small meal. Options are endless once you start looking and thinking about it.

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This is a sad sign of the times - I received this message from my vet [View all] Mossfern Nov 5 OP

No, but I'm going to suggest it to my SIL Vet. Ligyron Nov 5 #1

The pets are always the first to suffer montanacowboy Nov 5 #2

Remember that older folks can't lift heavy bags of food and litter, so smaller might be better. THANK YOU for your CurtEastPoint Nov 5 #3

Excellent point, Monsieur! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #12

Also not everyone has a car. LisaM Nov 5 #15

Pets, children and women. Maru Kitteh Nov 5 #4

My daughter and I took cat and dog food donations to a rescue on Friday. StarryNite Nov 5 #5

Thank you, my friend! hamsterjill Nov 5 #11

I'm thinking a lot of fosters will be needed too. StarryNite Nov 5 #14

Best Way to Donate DET Nov 5 #6

Call your local food bank to find out their policy. I bet some of them do. Hekate Nov 5 #8

Toni's Kitchen Mossfern Nov 5 #16

Several smaller bags can go to several pet-owners. Also, easier to lift for seniors. Hekate Nov 5 #7

Smaller bags & some money, a few of those kits& pups will need flea tx & rabies vaxs irisblue Nov 5 #9

One of our homeless shelters announced that they would Grammy23 Nov 5 #10

Absolutely OUTSTANDING ideas!!! calimary Nov 5 #26

what a wonderful vet Skittles Nov 5 #13

Doing what you can will be a gift to the person served. JMCKUSICK Nov 5 #17

It's Doctor Wellington Mossfern Nov 5 #18

I'm sorry Mossfern, JMCKUSICK Nov 5 #19

The consequences popsdenver Nov 5 #20

At our free food market utopian Nov 5 #21

Houses of worship Mossfern Nov 5 #23

Pets for the elderly help sustain them Jarqui Nov 5 #22

Get Small Bags Or Cases Deep State Witch Nov 5 #24

I did that 2 days ago. Botany Nov 5 #25

Simple way is to order and ship directly to your vet. Squaredeal Nov 5 #27

My niece's stepson carries ziploc bags in his car Grammy23 Nov 5 #28

Thanks for posting this. SupportSanity Nov 6 #29

I haven't seen this locally barbtries Nov 6 #30

Sadly, that's what happens when things get tight Nigrum Cattus Nov 6 #31

It is GRIM all over. BobTheSubgenius Nov 6 #32

Even Pet Food Pantry's are closing. 2manydogz Nov 6 #33

Welcome to your first DU post. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 6 #34

Your wife and family are saints! catchnrelease Nov 6 #35

I think that's why my vet Mossfern Friday #36

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Friday #37

Welcome and thank you for all you do. Nevilledog Friday #38