Warmth. Dignity. Essentials.
Bags of Blessings is bringing practical winter essentials directly to people experiencing homelessness in our community — one bag at a time.
OUR FIRST WINTER GOAL
Our goal: 35–50 completed Blessing Bags.
We're starting small on purpose. The goal is to build a manageable first winter drive, document what the community makes possible and get every completed bag into someone's hands.
Basic necessities shouldn't be out of reach.
For people without stable housing, everyday essentials — clean socks, toiletries, food and protection from the cold — can be difficult to obtain consistently.
Winter makes those immediate needs even more urgent. We can't solve homelessness with a bag. But we can meet some of the needs a person has today, with useful items offered with care and respect.
The Blessing Bag
Each bag is filled with practical, new essentials for a person experiencing homelessness during the winter months.
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New socks, gloves, knit hats and hand warmers.
Hygiene
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, wipes, soap and lip balm.
Food
Individually packaged, shelf-stable snacks and bottled water.
Everyday Care
Tissues and other useful personal-care essentials.
Help us build 35–50 complete bags.
We are requesting new, unopened items. You do not need to supply an entire category — sponsoring even one item in quantity helps.
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- New adult socks
- Knit hats / beanies
- Gloves
- Hand warmers
Hygiene
- Toothbrushes
- Travel-size toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Body / cleansing wipes
- Travel-size soap
- Lip balm
Food & Hydration
- Individually packaged shelf-stable snacks
- Granola / snack bars
- Crackers
- Bottled water
Everyday Care
- Travel tissues
- Other compact, practical personal-care essentials
- Sturdy bags for packing and distribution
Every item gets us closer to another completed Blessing Bag.
Tell us what you can provide.
No money needed. Let us know what item or supplies you would like to contribute, approximately how many, and the best way to reach you.
Submitting this form is simply a way to coordinate donations. Bags of Blessings is an independent grassroots community initiative and is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Simple. Tangible. Transparent.
This drive is about donated goods going into Blessing Bags and Blessing Bags going into the hands of people experiencing homelessness.
Community members donate items.
Businesses, groups and individuals contribute new items from the requested needs list.
We assemble the bags.
Donated items are organized and packed into 35–50 practical winter Blessing Bags.
We get them to people who need them.
The completed bags are distributed to people experiencing homelessness during the winter campaign.
Hi, I'm J. Avery.
Bags of Blessings is a grassroots community project I started because I wanted to do something practical for people who could use a little help.
I'm not a large organization with a staff or a big operating budget. I'm one person working to bring businesses, organizations and people in the community together around a simple goal: fill useful bags and get them into the hands of people who need them.
Helping hands make the bags possible.
Businesses, organizations and community members who contribute to the Winter 2026 drive can be recognized here with their permission.
Before you contribute.
Are you asking for money?
No. The Winter 2026 campaign is focused on in-kind donations: new items and supplies that can be placed directly into Blessing Bags.
Is Bags of Blessings a 501(c)(3)?
No. Bags of Blessings is an independent grassroots community initiative. We state that clearly so potential contributors know exactly what they are supporting.
Do I have to provide enough for all 50 bags?
No. Every contribution helps. Ten pairs of socks, 20 toothbrushes or one case of snacks can be combined with contributions from other supporters.
Can my business or organization organize a collection drive?
Yes. A group collection is a great way to help gather one or several items from the needs list.
What condition should donated items be in?
Please contribute new, unused and unopened items appropriate for individual distribution.
Backpacks for kids.
Our next seasonal project will focus on collecting backpacks and school supplies for children whose families could use some extra help preparing for the school year.
One item. One box. One collection drive. It all counts.
If you can contribute new items for the Winter 2026 Blessing Bag Drive, tell us what you can provide. We'll coordinate the details with you directly.
Prefer email? Contact J. Avery directly at donate@bagsoblessings.org.
No monetary donations are being requested.