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Adult Care Kits

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DELUXE TOILETRY KITS - This kit includes a wide range of hygiene items in a reusable bag.
Estimate Cost: $5-$12
Kit includes: Washcloth/Travel Size Shampoo/Travel Size Conditioner/Travel Size Soap/Deodorant/Lotion/Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Comb/Lip Balm/Pocket Tissue Pack.

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EMERGENCY TOILETRY KIT - Uni-sex hygiene kit, designed for 3-4 day use.
Estimated cost: $3-$5.
Kit includes: Small Toothpaste and Toothbrush/Small Bar of Soap/Washcloth/Shampoo Packet/Comb/Travel Deodorant.

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MINI FIRST AID KIT - These are for individuals living on the streets with not a lot of room for storage. Perfect in small containers like an old pill bottle.
Estimated Cost: $2-$4
Contents: Bank Aids (various sizes)/Alcohol Wipes/Lip Balm

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SUMMER SURVIVAL KIT - When the temperatures rise above 30 degrees, those who live on the streets become vulnerable to the dangers of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration and second degree sunburn.
Estimated Cost: $4-$8
Contents: Handheld Fan/Cold Pack/Travel Size Sunscreen (50 SPF)/Deodorant

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WINTER WARMUP KIT - This kit is designed for those living on the streets who come to shelters to get warm. All items can be packed in a Ziploc bag.
Estimated Cost: $10-$25
Contents: 1-Knit stocking cap/1 pair of lightweight gloves/1 pair of tube socks/1 Mylar blanket/2 hand warmers


Children's Care Kits

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KIDS COMFORT KIT - This kit is just for kids. it includes both personal hygiene and fun activity items in a reusable bag.
Estimated Cost: $5-$10
Hygiene Items: Kid Sized Toothbrush and Toothpaste/Soap/Comb
Fun Activity Items: Crayons/Pencil and Sharpener/Activity Book

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GOODNIGHT BAG - This is for the children staying in the shelter or new home for the first time.
Estimated Cost: $3-$5
Bags include: Small Stuffed Animal/Flashlight or Glow Stick/Story Book

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BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK - This is for the children heading back to school.
Estimated Cost: $10-$20
Backpack includes: Paper/Pencil and Pens/Crayons & Colored Pencils/General Supplies/Classroom staples



Home Kit Projects

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This kit is for individuals and families transitioning out of the shelter and into permanent housing.
Estimated Cost: $10-$25
Contents: Laundry Basket/Laundry Soap/Fabric Softener/Dish Mat/Drying Mat/Dish Soap/Sponge/Hand Soap/All Purpose Cleaner/Window Cleaner/Disinfectant/Paper Towels/Toilet Paper/Tissue/Sandwich Bags/Kitchen Trash Bags

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BIRTHDAY-IN-A-BAG - These would be given out to families who receive food assistance through the food bank as well as families staying in our shelter. Every family with a child who has a birthday that month will receive a bag. Even if their family is living on a fixed income, every child deserves a birthday!
Estimated Cost: $7-$15
Contents: Birthday Gift Sack/Cake Mix/Frosting/Candles/Cake Decoration/Party Plates/Napkins/Balloons/Small Gift /Party Favors/Party Decorations (Hats,Banner, etc)

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BEDDING KIT - This kit is for individuals and families transitioning out of our shelter into their own housing or food bank clients who have had to start from scratch . The bedding will then go with them when they leave the shelter for permanent housing. Think Bed-in-a-Bag.
Estimated Cost: $12-$25
Contents: Twin and Queen Size – Fitted Sheets/Loose Sheets/Blanket/Comforter/1 or 2 Pillow Cases/1 or 2 Pillows

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CLEANING KIT - This kit is for individuals and families transitioning out of the shelter and into permanent housing or families getting back on their feet after a fire or flood.
Estimated Cost: $5-$12.
Content: Mop Bucket/Rubber Gloves/Small Dust Pan & Brush/Scrubbing Sponges/Various Cleaning Products/Disinfectant/Carpet Deodorizer

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HOME FIRST AID KIT - This kit is for individuals and families transitioning out of the shelter and into permanent housing or families getting back on their feet after a fire or flood. Great in a plastic tub.
Estimated Cost: $5-$20
Contents: Vinyl Gloves/Antiseptic Wipe (sting free)/Antibiotic Ointment/Hand Sanitizer/Hydrocortisone/Gauze Pad-Roll/Tape Roll/Plastic and Fabric Bandages/Fingertip and Knuckle Bandage/Elbow and Knee Bandages/Scissors/Tweezers


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What Our Clients Are Saying

"The Salvation Army in Fort St John helped me during a difficult time in my life. I don't know what I would have done without their support" 

"I love shopping at the Thrift Store. It is so clean and organized and the prices are amazing!"

"I never thought I'd need to use a Food Bank. But when I lost my job The Salvation Army was there for me and the staff made me feel welcome and gave me dignity so I wasn't embarrassed to ask for help."

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  • Work with Us!