The big thing about making a difference, is knowing every little thing you do for others counts. A smile to a stranger that's having a bad day can more often times turn their entire day right around. Offering help, makes a difference. #SmallPebblesBigRipples

For those outside of country, I do believe you can also adopt a childs letter. See the site for more information. https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/operation-santa.htm #KindnessMatters

@BlueStateBabe I had some trouble using powdered milk for gravies, puddings and sauces unfortunately, it doesn't blend very well even over heat. x.x

*Winter boots
If it's clothing, and you are not using it or don't need it, please consider donating them to clothing donation centers in your area.
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As for clothing donation centers for the needy, some states/county's in the US do have clothing centers for those in most need. These are the following items I would recommend donating, if you can afford to.
*Underclothing of all sizes.
*Winter clothing (Jackets, coats, mittens and gloves ect, as well as winter socks and hats are always in high demand.)
*Blankets and bedding items.
*Childrens clothing of all sizes.
*Long and short sleeved shirts and sweaters.
*Pants, any kind.
*Shoes
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Toys for Tots has begun donations as well for impoverished families across the nation. https://www.toysfortots.org/ #KindnessMatters

@BlueStateBabe It is however it's difficult to use for some recipes given it's lack of fat content.

A reminder that the US Post Office has opened adoptions for childrens letters to Santa this year as of Nov. 1st. If you would like to help make a childs dreams come true this holiday season, I highly recommend signing up to adopt a letter. #KindnessMatters

*Rice/Pasta
*Fruit (Mixed or plain, low/no syrup is definitely a needed item)
*Crackers
*Dried food goods
*Packaged dried meals
*Packaged granola bars
*Instant Mashed Potatoes
*Nuts
*Dried fruit
Some foodbanks also accept blankets, winter clothing items, and books (Childrens and adult activity books and coloring books are always highly appreciated and disappear quickly in the system.)
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Most needed items for foodbank donations this holiday season:
*Shelf stable boxed milk
*Freeze dried eggs
*Vegetable oils, or cooking oils
*Flour (Any kind is ALWAYS needed.)
*Freeze dried vegetables (Fresh tends to spoil very quickly.)
*Peanut butter/nut butters
*Boxed bread mixes or fresh bread
*Canned goods (Soups, vegetables, meats, dairy products, broths are always in high need.)
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@JGSchaeffer Heya Jgs! Would you happen to have a full scaled image to share with cososhare? I'd love to post this to a few sites I'm on to spread it.

@Tacitus_Kilgore My dear friend, we are all here for each other. We wouldn't exist if we weren't! As it is, a lot of us are throwing ideas, and sharing concepts all the time at random simply to give each other a different way to go around fixing things more locally. Small pebbles in a big pond, but those ripples spread and touch many different minds here! If you have a hashtag in mind, I wouldn't mind using it as well! Perhaps CoSoThinktank ?

*snorts and just starts laughing.* I know many of these stories are wild as hell, but I can't help the impulse to share them for the pure ballsy efforts of humanity in such a wild west kind of universal situation. https://youtu.be/i5zN-Q9rhyE

Tyr sends his headbutting purring greetings to all hoomans. #CatsofCoSo

@TheNewsOwl Oh I'm going to be using this word a lot. I was wondering if there was a word for that.