we have lots of evacuees at the TCC in Tucson. Would it be bad to bring

[noahmijo]

them beer? from what I hear they have all the essential food and water so my friend and I are thinking they may be lacking in the more pleasureful forms of what they may have enjoyed on hot days....I dunno it's more my friends idea I'm thinking I wanna hit costco and get bulk hershey bars for little kids or even adults...

*UPDATE* Beer not a good idea

Like I said it was my buddy's idea (he's a combat vet from the first gulf war so ya know figure it out hehe) I personally want to bring them candy maybe ciggs I know this all sounds unhealthy but I am assuming they have healthy food already, if they don't I'll make another trip.

Someone mentioned Eegees that's a great idea.

Damn I would freakin cook my own Mexican recipes for them if I had the time what I wouldn't give to introduce these fine people from LA to Arizona latino style hospitality

WORD IS THEY ARE IN TUCSON SO IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA STOP BY AND FEED A COUNTRYMAN OR WOMAN IF YOU CAN!

[ohio_liberal]

1. What's the TCC?

I doubt any organization will let you bring beer into a shelter.

[noahmijo]

6. It's the convention center here

Yea I figured that. I dunno I thought it wasn't too terrible of an idea but personally I'd rather bring snack stuff like candy bars for any children there or something like that I dunno what the situation is there yet like what they have though but I imagine they have basic food there but probably nothing that would tantalize someone who hasn't tasted something sweet for days.

[ohio_liberal]

13. It's not a terrible idea

Me personally, I would need some alcohol to deal with it all.

Yeah, the food is going to be basic. It'll be institutional mass-produced food--nutritional, but a lot like school food. They probably get sandwiches and chips, etc for lunch and hot meals for breakfast and dinner. There's probably jello or cake, but nothing extravagant.

[faithnotgreed]

2. thats so kind of you to think of how you can help

but i would likely ixnay the beer idea for those in shelters

not at all to say there arent many who would enjoy it thoroughly

thanks for caring

[Booster]

3. I really don't think that would be a good idea and doubt that it

would be allowed anyway.

[Kali]

4. Tucson Community Center

Big arena for rodeos, concerts etc.

When did they arive? Last I heard the Phx Colloseum only had about 400.

[Der Blaue Engel]

5. I'm not so sure that would be a good idea

Maybe you should check with whoever's running the operation at TCC first. Maybe just bring them all a bunch of Eegees. :)

[noahmijo]

7. Ya! great idea!

Big bucket of eegees for kiddies there!! it hot as hell in Tucson right now bet they'd love it THANKS!!

[Der Blaue Engel]

19. I know they're one of the first places I think of hitting when I'm in town

As far as I know, they're only in Arizona. Sometimes I get a major Eegees jones up here in the Bay Area. :)

Wish I could be there to help out, or anywhere where I could do something concrete. You're doing a really nice thing.

[Fridays Child]

8. Noah, did evacuees finally make it to Tucson?

I was beginnig to wonder. I may go down there tomorrow and see what I can do to help.

[noahmijo]

15. I heard just now from my friend that they have arrived as of today

I'm gonna go down there tommorow after class and a shopping trip to costco.

[noahmijo]

16. YOU GUYS ARE RIGHT NO BEER

Like I said it was my buddy's idea (he's a combat vet from the first gulf war so ya know figure it out hehe) I personally want to bring them candy maybe ciggs I know this all sounds unhealthy but I am assuming they have healthy food already,

Damn I would freakin cook my own Mexican recipes for them if I had the time what I wouldn't give to introduce these fine people from LA to Arizona latino style hospitality

[Fridays Child]

18. Costco...that's a great idea!

:)

[Journeyman]

9. Take 'em some smokes, if you want to give 'em something pleasureful. . .

the hershey bars and such will be great for the kids, but I'm sure there's a sizeable number who'd appreciate a few good smokes, as well.

(I don't smoke, but as an ex-smoker I can assure you: there's nothing a smoker likes more than a fresh pack.)

[ohio_liberal]

14. Yeah, cigarettes and lighters/matches definitely

I read on another post that one of the big shelters gives out 3 cigarettes a day and they have to bum a light if they don't have one themselves. A carton of menthols and non-menthols would probably be most welcome.

[expatriot]

10. Wow... that's a tough one... I don't think so, though....

but you definitely have the best of intentions. I think that it might be a bad idea given the trauma these people have gone through. There is the possibility that there might be people who are recovering alcoholics who, because of the severe trauma, do not have the willpower to resist (I know I wouldn't be able to - I would be off the wagon in two seconds), etc. I would at least check with the people in charge of the shelter.

[enigmatic]

11. I doubt very much that it's allowed

Though I may be wrong; I'd check first.

[alittlelark]

12. I'll be the lone voice here to say that would be COOL!

However many can cram into your car or meet you wherever for a brewski to UNWIND.


We're not talkin' about tying one on.... but a slight buzz is great for unloading psychological CRAP.

[noahmijo]

17. NO BEER

Like I said it was my buddy's idea (he's a combat vet from the first gulf war so ya know figure it out hehe) I personally want to bring them candy maybe ciggs I know this all sounds unhealthy but I am assuming they have healthy food already,

Damn I would freakin cook my own Mexican recipes for them if I had the time what I wouldn't give to introduce these fine people from LA to Arizona latino style hospitality

[Spinzonner]

20. How about alcohol-free beer ?

[noahmijo]

21. well I think people from New Orleans would be offended by that...

:) I dunno not to steretype but I always imagined New Orleans people being of the totally cool and kind but rough types much zonians who might even look at regular beer as "diluted pee water!"

please don't take offense it's a compliment if anything! :)

[Spinzonner]

22. Please forgive my cultural insensitivity

but Beergers can't be choosers :-)

[pop goes the weasel]

23. these people want the basics

Not beer. Not cigarettes.

They could use some candy, because they are sorta calorie deprived.

What else they need:

socks
underwear
shoes of all sizes
t-shirts
pants
school supplies so the kids can go to school

Consider donating bandannas (can be draped over face to block out overhead shelter lights) and ear plugs so they can get some goddamn sleep

Most shelters will have cooks and kitchen facilities, but will need food donated