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The Most Needed Summer Items for Salt Lake's Unhoused Community

Terina Ria
Terina Ria
Posted on June 29
Survival kits. (@thecoconuthut/Instagram)

Survival kits. (@thecoconuthut/Instagram)

The start of a new season means a different set of needs for our unsheltered community. The Coconut Hut is accepting donations, and especially in need of the following items for the hottest time of year:

💧 Reusable water bottles

☀ Sunscreen

🩟 Insect repellant

🧱 Hats, visors, sun shades/umbrellas

â›ș Sleeping bags, tarps, tents

đŸ„« Shelf-stable food & snacks

🌬 Handheld fans

👟 Shoes (no slippers, cleats, or dress shoes)

💩 Spray bottles

🧊 Coolers & thermoses

Drop donations at EVO All Together Skate Park on 660 S. 400 W., Suite 300 in Salt Lake City. They’re open 12-7 p.m. (closed Thursdays).  Follow The Coconut Hut for updates on more ways you can help a neighbor.

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