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Donations

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Samaritans is an all-volunteer faith and conscience-based organization that relies completely on volunteers to carry out the mission of provision of water, food, and medical aid. We hope that by making you, the public, aware of our needs that we can continue to sustain the work that we have carried on since Summer 2002.  All donations are tax-deductible and all donations great and small are deeply appreciated.  It is a good way for those of you who do not live on the border to make a difference. 
Donations can be sent to: 
Tucson Samaritans
PO Box 57072
Tucson AZ 85732-7072 

​                                                                          --make out check to Southside Samaritans





What a donation buys

Gallons water jugs
Socks
Food packs
Gasoline for Samaritan trips in the desert
Car repairs and all-terrain tires
Or even: a late-model 4-wheel drive  SUV

Water

  • Flats of water, gallon jugs of water 
  • Electrolyte drinks --any

Food

  • Granola bars
  • Individual containers of applesauce, mixed fruit or mandarin oranges
  • Individual packets of tuna
  • Individual packets of Spam
  • Vienna sausages
  • Individual packets of cheese and crackers

Communications


  • 2-way radios for volunteer safety
  • SPOT locators    AAA batteries
  • GPS (garmin)
  • AA batteries

Medical Supplies

  • Ace bandages
  • 4x4's   2x2's
  • Kerlex gauze wraps
  • medical tape
  • large bandaids
  • antibiotic ointment
  • blister pads
  • moleskin
  • 2nd skin
  • blood pressure cuffs
  • stethescopes
  • digital thermometers
  • bandage scissors
  • single use cold packs
  • single use hot packs
  • Tylenol
  • Space (emergency) blankets
  • lip balm
  • saline eye drops
  • walking boots for foot/leg injuries
  • ankle splints
  • wrist splints

Vehicles/Signs/Maintenance

  • The rough desert terrain requires our vehicles all have 4 WD.  We currently have 2 volunteer-donated vehicles that are showing severe wear and tear. If you are considering a vehicle donation, please email info@samaritanpatrol.org so that we can discuss your possible donation.

Other vehicle-related needs:
  • Funds for gasoline
  • Funds for vehicle maintenance, insurance and registration, tires

Miscellaneous

         tennis shoes
  • beanie caps gloves
  • blankets