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WHY?

You may not always feel like giving money, but a gift box is a real message of hope. A friend who was homeless (now doing very well) explained three things homeless people lack that can be physically and physiologically even worse than lacking a roof:

• Healthy food - For someone without money, the cheapest foods are rubbish fast-foods - hence diabetes is prevalent amount the homeless. Strawberries are particularly high in vitamin C.
• Eye contact and touch - Most homeless people agree on the terrible long-lasting effects of people always avoiding eye contact, let alone the idea that someone might pat them on the shoulder and give them a gift.
• Achievable goals and hope - When the world gives up on you, the idea of setting goals is hard. But to dig yourself out, it's best to start with little steps, and encouragement from a friend. Inside each basket is a simple message or goal to achieve if one chooses.

And yes, there's the selfish side for me. Helping out someone in need... well it puts a spark at the beginning of your day. :)

WHERE?

For me, I'll deliver strawberries as I walk to work at Google in San Francisco! Anyone interested (just email me) I'd love to send the supplies to make their own boxes. :)

WHEN?

I personally won't give boxes out everyday (that gets expensive!), but I aim for at least two boxes a week, and I might be asking others to either consider making their own boxes or donating to my own operation. :)

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Try:

• I'm homeless, I want to tell people my story
• I want to help the homeless too!