Make a CareKit

Build a CareKit

In underserved communities and areas facing health disparities, CareKit Community provides basic first aid and hygiene kits you assemble to individuals in need.

Show Them You Care

Basic first aid and hygiene kits are more than just bandages, soap, and toothpaste; they represent a heartfelt act of compassion. By providing these essential items, we communicate to recipients that they are valued and supported.

These CareKits offer reassurance, letting individuals know they are not alone in their struggles. These concrete offerings of hope remind those in need that they are valued members of a caring CareKit Community.

CareKits Help Individuals in Need

• Items full size or travel size: Soap, Deodorant, Shampoo, Unopened Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Bandages, and Antibiotic Ointment
• Items inside a Quart or Gallon Size Bag
• Do not include a personal note or money
• Do not include medicine, powder, or aerosols
• All items must be new

Food Stamps Cannot Be Used for Hygiene Products

Many are surprised to learn that food stamps (SNAP) cannot be used to purchase essential hygiene and first aid products like shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene items. This exclusion leaves low-income families struggling to meet basic hygiene needs. The financial burden of these products is significant, as they are often costly and not typically stocked by food banks, which focus on perishable items. The lack of a natural donation cycle for non-perishable hygiene products further limits availability. This situation creates serious health and dignity challenges, as poor hygiene can lead to health issues and lower self-esteem, exacerbating the struggles faced by families in need.