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Some people may ask why you should bother to shlep things to Israel...
after all, doesn’t the economy need stimulation and shouldn’t
we just bring our money and buy these things there? The answer
is not so simple. The truth is that many non-profits that are
working on the front lines are not getting the funding they need
and by your bringing these items with you, you are allowing them
to use their funds for other immediate needs. Every little bit
helps! Also, for example, certain items like toiletries and school
supplies are expensive in Israel, not to mention that the quality
found for other items in the U.S. is preferred.
The items are
listed by groups. While you can certainly feel free to mix and
match between groups, it is much easier for us if you bring them
items pre-separated by group.
Contact us to arrange pick-up and/or delivery.
They will be delivered in this fashion
(and we wouldn't want the dental clinic getting the candy, right?)
ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE NEW, EXCEPT AS INDICATED OTHERWISE BELOW
GROUP A - For HAMA-IL - Israel's foremost animal assisted therapy program
* Clavamox 250mg and 500mg
* Deramaax or Rimadyl
* Droncit spot on
* Dontral Plus
* Drontal Cat - 25 tablets
* Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for large and small dogs
* Advantix >55lbs dogs - 4 packs of 6 tubes
* Consil
* #1 All Systems Dog Shampoo for white dogs and black dogs.
* any of these #1 All Systems products at this link -- it is very important that it be this brand due to quality control issues and safety for the animals.
* Pyrantel Pamoate syrup (might be named "combantrin") - impossible to find in Israel and very important for deworming small puppies and kittens.
* Intestinal worm control
* "Show leads" (leashes) of different colors including black for small dogs are always needed. Children and their friends can make such leads and bring them or send them to HAMA.
GROUP B
* School supplies for children and teens in need: pens, pencils,
colored pens and pencils, markers, erasers, small rulers (only
if they have centimeters on them), pencil cases, colored paper, constructions paper, backpacks, crayons.
GROUP C - For DVI - Dental Volunteers for Israel
* Dental supplies for children being treated at DVI - a free children's
dental clinic - floss, children's toothbrushes, small toothpastes,
rubber gloves.
GROUP D
* Women's pantyhose
and knee hi's in a variety of sizes; colors: black, nude, white,
gray.
* Women’s
full slips and half slips, warm robes and nightgowns
* Women’s
and men’s briefs—all sizes.
* Tights for Women (Medium and Large sizes/dark colors)
* Socks for Infants,
Children, Men, Women (multi-packs, white sport and dark dress
socks)
* Infant pj’s,
one piece terry or cotton outfits, onesies.
GROUP E - for A Package from Home (care packages for soldiers)
* Small travel
supplies: little deodorants, little shampoos, soaps, sunscreen,
little shaving creams, little hand creams, (all of these should be sorted by type and all of one type placed in Zip-Loc bags) toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, etc.
NO AEROSOLS. These MUST be small sample size bottles and MUST
be unopened. They will be used by soldiers who are out on the
front-lines, so think small and portable!
* Men's undershirts
(t-shirt, round-neck style, medium and large, short sleeve, white), long underwear-tops
and bottoms-white (medium, large) for soldiers.
* Packages of hard
candies (kosher) and small bags or tubes of M&M’s (pocket
size) for care packages for soldiers.
GROUP F
* Used and new eyeglasses, or frames without the lenses - for
a non-profit clinic
GROUP G
* Women’s wigs- used or new, excellent condition (for women undergoing
cancer treatment)
GROUP H
* Stuffed animals,
Beanie Babies (new or very gently used) for distribution in hospitals
* Small toys and games for older children (not requiring English
language knowledge)
GROUP I
* Sponge - with a long handle so that the legs and back can be washed without bending
* Bathmat - the bath mat prevents slipping in the bath and fits in a standard bathtub
* Sock helper - this is a one of a kind thing - lets you put your foot into a sock without having to pull (like a big funnel)
* Shoe horn - the shoe horn has a longer handle so shoes can be put on without bending and on the other end has a back scratcher (handy if you have an itch in the middle of your back of bottom of your leg)
* Hand extension - it comes in one length as far as I know and has an easy grip at the top that you squeeze and then pick up stuff on the floor, or even change a light bulb
* Medicine pill box - for a whole week and has compartments for medication up to 4 times a day (ie 7 x 4 mini compartments that hold pills). it is demarcated by morning, noon evening and night (unfortunately in
English is ok).
NOTE: All items in "Group H" are relatively inexpensive (under $10) and most can be found in dollar stores and the like.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
The thing to remember most is—if you wouldn’t use
it, chances are someone else wouldn’t either. All clothing
mentioned above is new.
PACKING TIPS:
Place all toiletries
in zip-lock bags-- in case of spillage you will be glad you did!
Remember: The groupings above are how you should pack your items
so that there is no sorting nightmare on the receiving end. Packing
them in supermarket plastic bags is effective and easy.
If you are not leaving your second bag behind to be donated (which
you should feel free to do - they are needed), just add a couple
of large, heavy plastic bags to the suitcase so you can easily
remove everything you have brought and place it in the plastic
bags that will be turned over to the organizations.
You will receive instructions about when and where to bring these
bags during your trip.
Of course, Tzedakah cash is always welcome and can be used to
buy items locally!
Thank you for turning your trip into a
Mitzvah trip!
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