The Protesters in DC have updated their Needs:
Their Needs Website: Occupy DC Needs, Contact(at)occupydc(dot)org, Media(at)occupydc(dot)org, Media Only (202–540–0155), Those interested in sending material/monetary donations via mail should contact Finance@OccupyDC.org
Volunteering: If you would like to volunteer for Occupy DC, join them on of their committees and sign up this Google sheet .
ADDRESS to Donate Coming Soon-If you are in the area, they are at McPherson Square in Washington DC
Donate to Occupy DC , Occupy DC Donation Site , Occupy DC Face Book Page, Occupy DC @ Twitter 1 , Occupy DC @ Twitter 2 , Facebook Event
MOST URGENT NEEDS
- They have received over 100+ tarps, blankets, sleeping bags in 24 hours but they can use more
- 12 size shoes and any other shoes- frostbite
- Wood Pallets (Lots and lots please )
- Sleeping bags & Sleeping pads
- Tents & Tarps
- Outdoor light fixtures (preferable clamp on)
- High wattage rated extension cords
- Non-slip food service mats
- Extension cord
- Projector w/Screen
- Physical space: for people to shower and/or do laundry
GENERAL
- Laptops
- Batteries (AAA)
- Tents
- Burlap sacks
- Rope
- Blankets/sleeping pads
- Colored duct/packing tape
- Shelving/tables
- Storage bins with lids
- Cars/trucks/bike trailers (for transport of waste/recycling)
- Hand sanitizer
- Rags
- Tarps
- Rain boots
- Corkboards/Whiteboards + markers
- Flashlights & electric lanterns
- Space heaters
- Tupperware
MEDIA
- Any used camera/Video-camera equipment
- Hotspots/WIFI
- 4G modems
FOOD
- Anything really that needs refrigeration ONLY bring at 12PM or 5PM
- Rice, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cans, water, anything that does NOT need to be refrigerated
- Ice (cube type is best)
- Jam/Jelly
- Salad & Salad dressing
- Alternatives to milk (rice/nut)
- Grab and go snacks- lots of them (granola bars, fruit bars, energy bars…)
- Vegan/Gluten free snacks/food options
- Additionally, while food donations are still welcome, what Kitchen/Food really needs are more volunteers.
MISC
- Propane
- Non-slip Food Service Mats
- Milk Crates (for shelving and dish area)
- Propane flat-top/griddle
- Gel Sterno
- Long BBQ Lighter
- Wind-up Lanterns
- Gloves
COFFEEHOUSE
- Coffee
- French presses
- Hot Cocoa
- Emergen-C
- Tea
- Mate supplies
- Stir stix
- Honey agave sugar
- Dried Herbs
- Milk, almond milk, half & half
DAYCARE
- Socks/raingear/wintergear
- Toys!!!
- Baby wipes
- Baby aspirin/Tylenol
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