Kits of Care Donation & Assembly Events
Countryside Church UU, Partners for Our Communities (POC), and Indivisible Barrington are collaborating to collect donations and assemble three kinds of kits for local families and neighbors in need. There will be two assembly events, open to all ages at CCUU this holiday season. Bring the kids, bring a friend, stay for the company.
Event Overview & Goals – The donation period has started!
- Donation Period: August 29, 2026 – January 16, 2027
- Assembly Dates: November 14 & January 23
- Volunteer Goal: 100 Volunteers
- Total Target: 600 Kits across 2 Events
At both events, attendees will hear from members of the POC community. More details on the assembly events coming soon.
Summary of Kits
- 150 Christmas Cookie Jars: All 150 assembled in November
- 300 Period Kits: 150 in November, 150 in January
- 150 Unhoused Kits: 75 in November, 75 in January
How to Give
- Scan the QR code associated with each kit for the Amazon wish list for purchasing online. The Amazon list keeps track of what components have been purchased and what is still needed. (substitutions are welcome; the list is a guideline)
- Bring your donations to CCUU; Drop your donations in one of the 3 kit bins outside the office
- Grocery cards and Amazon cards are welcome additions
Questions? info@indivisiblebarrington.org
Kit 1 of 3: Christmas Cookie Jars
Assembled November 14 | Target: 150 Jars
A quart mason jar of layered cookie mix, tied with a ribbon, made by neighbors, for neighbors. Help us stock the pantry for assembly day.
What goes in every jar:
- Quart wide-mouth mason jar
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups
- Brown sugar, packed: ½ cup
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips: ½ cup
- M&M’s: ½ cup (red & green if available, any color fine)
- Holiday ribbon for the bow
Collection for Cookie Jars runs through Saturday, November 7.
Kit 2 of 3: Period Kits
150 in November / 150 in January | Target: 300 Kits
A zip pouch with a month of supplies, packed so no one has to ask. Every kit is the same, so every kit is easy to hand out.
What goes in every kit:
- 8 pads (4 thick overnight, 4 regular maxi)
- 8 pantyliners
- 8 tampons (3 light, 3 regular, 2 plus)
- 8 flushable wipes (unscented, individually wrapped)
- 1 resealable canvas pouch to hold it all
Note: Unscented products, please.
Kit 3 of 3: Unhoused Kits
75 in November / 75 in January | Target: 150 Kits
A drawstring bag with the basics for getting clean, staying fed, and getting through the day, small enough to carry and sturdy enough to keep.
What goes in every kit:
- Drawstring bag
- Toothbrush + travel toothpaste
- Bar soap
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Deodorant
- Comb
- 5 wet wipes
- Travel tissues
- 5 adhesive bandages
- Shelf-stable, no-cook food (pop-top can or pouch with protein)
- Stainless steel spork
- P-51 can opener (camping can opener)