BOXES OF LOVE
CARE PACKS

“It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.” Proverbs 14:21

With Boxes of Love, we provide $250 USD ($335 CDN) to help purchase practical essentials to be assembled into care packs and donated to the unhoused. Find out what is needed in your area, purchase the items, and donate to a local shelter or organization serving the unhoused. It’s that easy!

Why Boxes of Love? For those who are houseless, unsheltered, or unable to afford basic supplies, life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. This initiative aims to meet at least some of those needs in a simple yet meaningful way. People have purchased items such as socks, underwear, toiletries, hand warmers, gloves and hats, feminine hygiene products, snacks, and even gift cards. By contacting a local organization serving the unhoused, you can find out what is needed and helpful in your area. We provide funds to Christadelphian individuals or ecclesias to help purchase these items, and you assemble the items into care packs and distribute to those in need, either directly or preferably through the local organization. This is a great initiative to do as a group and works well as a CYC or Sunday School project to get our young people involved in outreach. These items offer more than just physical relief. They serve as a reminder of compassion and care, bringing hope and dignity to those who receive them. Beyond that, these small acts of kindness can also open doors for sharing the gospel message, offering spiritual encouragement alongside the practical support.

Who it helps

The poor in your community

Suitable for

Individuals, ecclesias or CYCs

What you get

$250USD to purchase supplies

What you give

Care packs, time, compassion and the opportunity to preach

How it Works

1
Fill out the registration form below
2
After we get touch with you, the funds will be sent
3
Contact a local organization serving the unhoused and find out what items would be most useful.
4
Purchase the items, assemble into care packs, and donate to the organization or distribute directly.
homeless care packs

“Our “boxes” were drawstring backpacks. We filled them with essentials like toothbrushes and toothpaste, tissues, feminine products, snacks; Bibles, handwarmers, gloves chapstick; wet wipes; bandaids, razors, combs and then I still had members of the ecclesia wanting to donate so we bought Dunkin Donut $5 gift cards and boxes of diapers and wipes. We donated everything to a women’s shelter that also had a food pantry for local residents. The diapers and wipes went to the pantry. They were most appreciative and we are hoping to work with them in the future and form a relationship. We told them to call if they had any specific needs.”

Stoughton Ecclesia, Massachusetts

Register now

Fill out the form below and once we’ve verified you are a Christadelphian, will coordinate the delivery of funds to purchase supplies for your care packs. Add-ons include stickers, postcards with space to include a personalized message and/or a generic pamphlet introducing recipients to your ecclesia.
If you have any questions, please email initiatives@thegardenoutreach.org
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Personal Details

NOTE: If the Ecclesia and Secretary don't match our records, your request will be rejected. As much as we'd like to open our initiatives up to everyone, they are currently for Christadelphians only.

Add-Ons

 

Would you like 20 postcards with an area to include a personalized message or illustration?

Other Details

We require all initiative participants to submit a short report on your experience, along with a few photographs. After we have received your report, can we share it on social media and/or our website?
How did you hear about this initiative?

Donation Confirmation

 

I confirm that 100% of the funds received will be used to purchase supplies for inclusion in care packs. The funds will not be used as a financial gift or donation.

Please Note: It is our duty as custodians of the funds that have been generously donated to ensure they are being used by Christadelphians to serve their local communities. To this end, a follow up email or telephone interview may be required before requests are accepted. Thank you for your understanding.

Lacking basic daily essentials can impact a person’s well-being and dignity.
Learn how Boxes of Love and other similar initiatives provide much-needed
support for those struggling to afford everyday necessities.
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We’re blessed to be able to provide the resources for this initiative at no cost to you or your ecclesia. If you’re interested in making a financial donation to help offset some of the expenses, we would be incredibly thankful. Through your generosity, The Garden will continue to share exciting new opportunities to inspire our community reach out to those most in need. Donations can be made on our donation page or the WCF website.

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