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Christmas Bags 2026
Each year, Food & Care Coalition organizes a Christmas gift project for clients experiencing homelessness — backpacks filled with helpful items. Our goal this year is 250 completed backpacks.
About the Drive
A Backpack Full of Care
Each December, our clients receive a backpack filled with practical and meaningful items — something they look forward to all year. Item donations are accepted through December 11, 2026; completed backpacks are welcome through December 15.
Planning to donate? Let us know what items or quantities you plan to bring so we can track our progress. Reach us at volunteer@foodandcare.org, text (385) 309-3151, or call 801-373-1825 ext. 408.
Campaign Goal
250 Completed Backpacks
Help us reach our goal by December 15, 2026.
0 backpacks completed
of 250 goal
What to Include
Items Wanted
Fill your backpack with as many of these items as you can. Every contribution helps — donate what you have.
Backpack & Winter Warmth
Sturdy backpack; adult thermal set (L–2XL); waterproof winter gloves (L–2XL); 2 pairs of wool socks.
Practical Gear
Flashlight or headlamp + batteries; bike lock; reusable water bottle; foldable or reusable grocery bag or tote bag.
Comfort & Care
Bag of candy; small or medium journal + pen; flushable wet wipes.
Gift Card
$10 gift card — Dollar Tree, Wendy's, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Target, Maverik, or anywhere within walking distance from Food & Care.
Please let us know what items or quantities you plan to donate so we can track progress toward our goal.
How You Can Help
Ways to Get Involved
Fill a Backpack
Put together a completed backpack with items from the list and drop it off before December 15.
Host a Drive
Gather items with your family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors and bring them in together.
Donate Items
Donate any items from the list in any quantity — every contribution counts. Please let us know what you plan to bring.
Spread the Word
Share this page with your community. The more people who know, the more backpacks we can fill.
Bonus Ask
Sticker Donations
We're also collecting sticker donations so our clients can personalize their water bottles. Any fun stickers are welcome — pass them on!
Ready to Help?
This is something our clients look forward to all year. Contact us to coordinate your donation or drop off completed backpacks at 299 E 900 S, Provo. Email volunteer@foodandcare.org, text (385) 309-3151, or call 801-373-1825 ext. 408.