In my rather cold-weather city we have many homeless. We also have an organization that appeals to the public each December to donate a male-or-female-specific backpack filled with useful things to be given to the homeless a few days before Christmas. I get so much pleasure each year buying a backpack with various compartments, then choosing toiletries, camping type snacks & energy bars (camping stores are full of ideas), warm weather mitts & scarf & socks, an umbrella, even a few beauty items for the women.