The Comfort & Care Drive
Collecting care kits and essential supplies for women, children, and families in the greater Lansing area. Every item donated goes directly to someone who needs it.
Who We're Serving.
The Comfort & Care Drive supports women, children, and families in the Lansing and Okemos area who are experiencing:
- ✓Domestic violence recovery
- ✓Housing instability or homelessness
- ✓Pregnancy or postpartum need
- ✓Health-related hardship or medical need
- ✓Food insecurity
- ✓Basic household need
Kits are distributed through established, trusted partner organizations — shelters, domestic violence centers, and family support services — ensuring every donation reaches someone who needs it.
Choose one of five kit editions below and donate it fully assembled — or just the items inside.
Is your church, business, or organization willing to host a collection bin? We'll handle the details.
PO Box 832, East Lansing, MI 48826
Choose Your Kit.
Each edition is designed for a specific need. Donate a complete kit — or just contribute whatever items you can. Every item counts.
Essential Care Kit
Best for: Shelters, women's centers, family support organizations
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Toothbrush | 1 |
| Toothpaste | 1 |
| Soap or body wash | 1 |
| Shampoo | 1 |
| Conditioner or 2-in-1 | 1 |
| Deodorant | 1 |
| Cleansing wipes | 1 pack |
| Comb or brush | 1 |
| Socks | 1 pair |
| Encouragement card | 1 |
Women's Comfort Kit
Best for: Women's shelters, DV recovery, postpartum support
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pads or period products | 1 pack |
| Deodorant | 1 |
| Body wash or soap | 1 |
| Shampoo / conditioner | 1 |
| Wipes | 1 pack |
| Lotion | 1 |
| Hair ties | 1 pack |
| Socks | 1 pair |
| Encouragement card | 1 |
Optional add-ons: Lip balm, travel tissue, small journal, pen
Student Support Kit
Best for: Back-to-school, Title I schools, Head Start programs
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Notebook | 1 |
| Folder | 1 |
| Pencils | 2–4 |
| Pens | 2 |
| Eraser | 1 |
| Crayons or colored pencils | 1 pack |
| Snack | 1–2 |
| Encouragement card | 1 |
Optional add-ons: Backpack, glue sticks, ruler, pencil pouch
Child Comfort Kit
Best for: Children in shelters, hospitals, or family crisis situations
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Small stuffed animal or comfort item | 1 |
| Coloring book | 1 |
| Crayons | 1 pack |
| Snack | 1–2 |
| Toothbrush | 1 |
| Toothpaste | 1 |
| Child-safe wipes | 1 pack |
| Encouragement card | 1 |
Note for hospital donations: Toys must be new and unopened. Confirm with the hospital's Child Life Specialist before donating stuffed animals or items with small parts.
Family Basics Kit
Best for: Families experiencing housing instability or household need
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Toothbrushes | 2–4 |
| Toothpaste | 1–2 |
| Soap / body wash | 1–2 |
| Shampoo / conditioner | 1 each |
| Period products | 1 pack |
| Shelf-stable snacks | 3–5 |
| Notebook / pens | 1 set |
| Resource card | 1 |
| Encouragement card | 1 |
Three Easy Steps.
Choose your kit edition
Pick the kit that speaks to you — or just donate whatever individual items you have. Every contribution helps.
Gather or purchase the items
Use the checklist above as your guide. All items should be new. If possible, place completed kits in a clear bag or small box with the kit edition name written on it.
Drop off or mail your donation
Mail to PO Box 832, East Lansing, MI 48826 — or drop off at one of our partner locations. Drive runs June 14 – June 28, 2026. Drop-off sites will be posted online as they're confirmed.
Host a Collection Bin.
We provide everything you need — bin, flyer, and pickup. All you need is a visible spot in your space and willingness to make a difference.
Tell Us About Your Space.
Receive Kits for the People You Serve.
If your shelter, clinic, food bank, school, or organization works directly with women, children, or families in need — we want to partner with you. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch about how we can get kits to the people you serve.
