Shelter on Campus

BASIC

SUPPLIES 

• DRINKING WATER (1 GALLON PER PERSON’S DAY)

• MANUAL CAN OPENER

• NONPERISHABLE FOODS

• CANNED MEAT, FISH, FRUIT OR VEGETABLES

• BREAD IN MOISTURE PROOF PACKAGING

• COOKIES, CANDY OR DRIED FRUIT

• CANNED SOUPS & NONPERISHABLE MILK

• POWDERED OR SINGLE-SERVE DRINKS

•  CEREAL

• PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

• INSTANT TEA OR COFFEE

• FLASHLIGHT (1PER PERSON)

• LARGE TRASH BAGS (LOTS OF THEM)

• BATTERY OPERATED OR SOLAR POWERED RADIO

• FIRST AID KIT INCLUDING ASPRIN, ANTIBIOTIC CREAM

• MOSQUITO REPELLENT 

• WATERPROOF MATCHES 

• CASH

• WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS 

PERSONAL

SUPPLIES

• PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES (1MIONTH SUPPLY AND COPY OF PRRESCRIPTIONS)

• FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS 

• TOILET PAPER

• BEDDING PILLOWS, SLEEPING BAG

• CHANGE OF CLOTHING

• MASKS

• GLOVES

• HAND SANITIZERS OR RUBBING ALCOHOL (70%)

• SANITIZING CLEANERS - WET WIPES

• ENTERTAINMENT 

• BOOKS, GAMES, TOYS AND MAGAZINES

• RAIN PONCHOS

•  EXTRA EYEGLASSES OR CONTACTS

IMPORTANT

DOCUMENTS

• INSURANCE DOCUMENTS

• BIRTH, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES

• IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTS 

• TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (PASSPORT ETC.)

• COMMUNICATION PLAN – INCLUDING 

  • A LIST OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT CONTACTS (FAMILY, DOCTOR, INSURANCE AGENTS)

• BANKING INFORMATION

• LEASES/MORTGAGE

• PROOF OF OCCUPANCY (SUCH AS UTILITY BILL)

• PHOTO INVENTORY OF YOUR PERSONAL BELONGONGS

• WATERPROOF CONTAINER TO STORE DOCUMENTS

PET 

CONSIDERATIONS

• An appropriately sized crate or pet carrier to contain your pet(s)

• Enough pet food to last up to five days

• Food and water bowls

• Clean bedding

• Collar and leash

• Vaccination and other associated travel documents

• Any necessary medication

SHELTER POLICIES FOR PETS

• There is a designated space for all animals. Upon arriving, please check in with the information table to let them know you have a pet and to find out where to place them.

• All pets must be kept inside their crate or carrier while at the shelter. We will let you know when it is safe to take your pet outside.

• Make sure to bring copies of all important pet documentation, including registration, vaccination records, and a recent health certificate.