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Pack the Pack: Chocolate or a gift card precious to the homeless

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Gift cards were right up there. Whether for a fast food place or affordable big box store, a gift card puts the choice in the hands of the bearer and makes them feel like any other customer.

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With a program called , Miller needs satchels of any description to stuff the donations into, which are a valuable commodity in themselves. Gently used backpacks, cloth carry bags most stores sell for a few bucks, even purses.

Clear out your closets, or the back seat of your car where a dozen carry bags might be stashed, and donate them.

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Cash donations will be used to stock up goods so that each bag has the same selection inside.

has been a big supporter of Pack the Pack and is one of nine drop-off spots from West Kelowna to Vernon.

For a full list of drop-off locations visit





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