Collection Drive for Cancer Patients
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Help us gather supplies needed to help patients through their cancer treatments. As with our other opportunities, the items contributed will be included in our cancer care kits that are delivered nationwide to those undergoing cancer treatments.
IMPORTANT: We do NOT accept pre-packed kits or bags. If you choose to assemble kits on your own, please donate them directly to hospitals. We only accept collection drive items themselves, which we will then pack into our own care kits.
You may shop directly using our Amazon Wish List, and/or organize your own collection drive for the items below. While the links are directed to suggested brands, other brands are welcome. Thank you!
Download a one-page flyer about us to print and share! You may also use the information on the flyer to create your own specific to your event!
High-Priority Items
NOTE: Please ensure items are travel-sized or smaller, due to the size limitation of our care kits.
- Allergy-friendly protein/granola bars, such as No Nuts! Protein Bars, Mezcla Vegan Protein Bars, and 88 Acres Granola Bars
- Electrolyte powder drink mixes, such as LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix or Liquid I.V. Hydration Packs
- Hand sanitizers
- Eco-friendly dental kits, including bamboo toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Tissue packs
- Large-print puzzle/crossword books
- Disposable adult face masks
We DO NOT Accept
- Canned goods
- Pasta or boxed food (other than the bars listed above)
- Oil
- Juice
- Kids-sized masks
- Clothing
- Books, magazines, or other print materials other than the puzzle/crossword books on our Amazon Wish List
Getting Started
To organize a collection drive for Kits to Heart’s recipients, please follow these steps:
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Decide on a few locations and times to allow people to drop off items. Consider reaching out to local businesses, schools, and other organizations to help. Download a one-page flyer about us to print and share!
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Share your collection drive using text, email, Facebook, Nextdoor, and other channels that work best for you. Let people know why you are holding this drive, and where and how they can contribute.
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Motivate people to donate by sending reminders about the deadlines and setting goals for the items collected and the number of participants!
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(Optional) Share a photo on social media and tag @kitstoheart! Show off your work in action!
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Deliver the items collected. After your drive is over, please stop by to leave items at the front door at any time, or mail them to us! The address: 6941 Crossfield Ct. Clarksville, MD 21029.
If you are asked about monetary donations, please direct them to our website at https://kitstoheart.org/pages/donate.
For any further questions, concerns, or ideas, please reach out to Sonia at sonia@kitstoheart.org.
👉 Please view other service opportunities for Kits to Heart!
* Collection drives are not eligible for Montgomery County Public School service hours but very much needed!