A worthwhile project seems to be sweeping the nation - making mats out of recycled plastic grocery bags to give to homeless people and shelters who serve them.
The mats are thick and soft and provide protection from the ground. If they get wet, they dry quickly and they provide a measure of warmth if they are wrapped around the shoulders.
Some of them have a pocket that can hold toothpaste and other small toilet articles.
They are easy to make and the materials are free. There are several videos on Youtube that show how to make them. Here is one:
In Tallahassee, the Trinity United Methodist Church meets every Tue and Thu at 10:30 to make mats. Feel free to call the church office (850) 222-1129 if you want to help or donate.
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