How to Make Winter Warmth Kits

Winter Warmth Kits

These kits are super important when the weather turns cold and people may not have the funds to provide for essentials to keep them warm. These warm weather kits are great to also keep in the car in case you forget something while you are out, or you see someone that these could help bless. You can always add additional things to these kits, hot chocolate or apple cider packets and a thermos are also great items as well.

Supplies for 30 Kits

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• 30 warm hats (beanies)

• 30 pairs insulated gloves

• 30 scarves or neck gaiters

• Socks: 2 pairs per kit = 60 pairs thermal/wool-blend

• 30 hand-warmer packs (one 2-pack per kit)

• 30 lip balms

• 30 travel lotions

• 30 emergency mylar blankets

• 30 sturdy totes or gallon zipper bags
  Optional upgrades (30 each): reusable water bottles, pocket tissues, small flashlights, hot-drink vouchers, chapstick with SPF.

Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Sort by size if gloves/hats vary (S/M/L) and label bins.

2. Assembly flow: bag/tote → hat → gloves → scarf → socks (2) → hand warmers → lip balm → lotion → mylar blanket.

3. Include a resource card (warming centers, shelter hotline).

4. Quality check seams and pair counts.

5. Bundle 10 kits per box; keep a few in car trunks for ad-hoc outreach.

6. Coordinate distribution ahead of forecasted cold snaps.

Bonus Ideas

• Add socks liners or foot warmers for extreme cold climates.

• Include rain ponchos to keep layers dry.

• Offer men’s/women’s versions (sizing + color) if helpful.

Best Places to Donate/Partner

• Homeless shelters, warming centers, mobile outreach teams

• Police/fire departments (trunk kits), libraries (daytime hubs)

• Faith-based street ministries

Best Time of Year

• October–February (before first freeze).

• Re-stock in January when supplies run low.