Kits and Drives Support Expanded Deliveries
As we expand our delivery program to ensure safe, dignified access to food across Washington County, we’re calling on the community to help meet immediate needs. Right now, we’re seeking donations of Kids Snack Pack Kits, Personal Hygiene Kits, and essential household items — including toilet paper, paper towels, menstrual pads, dish soap, and laundry detergent.
Hosting a household items drive or assembling kits is a simple, hands-on way for individuals, businesses, and community groups to put Kindness in Action and support individuals and families during a challenging time.
Consistency Is Important
Please follow the assembly instructions for each kit and size requirements for the items closely. This helps delivery recipients know what to expect from their delivery. It also makes it easy for us to quickly receive the donations and deliver them to people in need. Volunteers need manageable sizes to deliver the items safely. This is very important as we scale up deliveries quickly.
Overview of Kits and Drive Items
🧃 Kids Snack Pack Kits
Pack all snack pack items together in one gallon-size zip-top bag. This allows volunteers to place a completed bag directly into a delivery box without repacking.
Each bag should include at least two of each of the following single-serve items.
- Applesauce or fruit & veggie pouch
- Box or bag of dried or freeze-dried fruit
- Whole grain and/or fruit/nut granola bar
- Pouch or package of crackers
🧼 Hygiene Kits
All hygiene items are packed together in one gallon-size zip-top bag.This allows volunteers to place a completed bag directly into a delivery box without repacking.
Brands may vary, but sizes must be exactly as listed.
- 1 full-size bar of soap
- 1 shampoo bottle — 12 oz. (No pumps as they break easily.)
- 1 toothpaste tube — 6 oz.
- 1 tub of Vaseline – 1.75 to 2 oz.
- Menstrual pads — one pack of 15–20 pads
🧻 Paper Products – Drive idea
Brands may vary, but sizes must be exactly as listed. Donors do not need to assemble these items into kits.
- Toilet paper — one 4-pack
- Paper towels — single rolls, individually wrapped
🏠 Household Items – Drive idea
Brands may vary, but sizes must be exactly as listed. Donors do not need to assemble these items into kits.
- Dish soap — 12–15 oz.
- Laundry detergent — 1 liter (approx. 34 oz.)
Following these guidelines helps us serve more neighbors efficiently while maintaining consistency, dignity, and care in every delivery. Thank you so much for supporting Valley Outreach’s efforts to help people receiving deliveries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can notes be added to the kits? No. While this is a thoughtful gesture, we want the kits to be as consistent and as anonymous as possible. Staff and volunteers will need to remove notes if they are added.
Can other items be added to the kits? No. Consistency is important for people so they know what to expect when ordering their delivery. Staff and volunteers will need to remove items not on the list if they are added.
Where can the items for the kits be purchased? The examples show items purchased from Walmart, but you may purchase items from any retailer as long as they are the correct size and quantity.
Where do I bring donations? 1911 Curve Crest Blvd. W., Stillwater, MN 55082 – bring donations around the back of the building to our yellow donation door during donation hours.
When are your donation hours? Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday / Thursday: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Please help us keep things running smoothly as we expand services by directing people to our website. Learn about other ways to help now.
Where do we drop kits off?
Please drop off assembled kits at Valley Outreach, 1911 Curve Crest. Blvd. W., Stillwater, MN 55082, at the yellow donation door at the back of our building.
Donation days/times are below:
Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday / Thursday: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.