Donations

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 the 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. 

Cash donations can be sent to: 
Southside Presbyterian Church 317 W 23rd St Tucson AZ 85713 --make out check to Southside Samaritans


Thank You to Our Donors
We are very grateful to all of our donors, which enables us to do our work.
We would especially like to recognize the Lacey and Larkin Frontera Fund, whose generosity we are reminded of every time we go out into the desert. 

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What a donation buys

Gallons water jugs placed on migrant trails
Socks to protect tired feet
Food packs for the hungry
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 (no metal containers)

• Granola bars (Cliff bars tolerate the desert heat best)
  
• Individual containers of Applesauce, mixed fruit or mandarin oranges
  
• Individual packets of tuna
  
• Individual packets of Spam
  
• individual packages of salted peanuts
  
• Individual packets of cheese and crackers
  

Women/Children

• Pedialyte
  
• Formula/Bottles
  
• Sanitary pads
  
• Diapers (large)
  
• Diaper wipes
  
• Zinc Oxide 
  

Communications

• Satellite phones
  
• 2-way radios for volunteer safety
  
• 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

• new thick socks—synthetic blend best
  
• tennis shoes
  
• beanie caps
  
• warm  gloves
  
• blankets