GROUP OPPORTUNITY : Make Birthday Care Packages for Isolated Seniors

Birthday Care Packages are small gift bags filled with useful and fun items that we give to our seniors to brighten their day, or to celebrate special occasions, like their birthdays or holidays. Volunteers simply assemble gift bags and include whatever items they would like to donate. Age Well will distribute the bags through our Meals on Wheels and Congregate Lunch programs.

This is a perfect opportunity for groups, students, scouts and other organizations.

SUGGESTED ITEMS

• Handmade Items: Placemats, Cards, Handknitted Items
• Pens, Sharpened Pencils, Notepads, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Post-it Notes, Greeting Cards, Stationary
• Combs, Cotton Balls & Swabs, Deodorant, Shampoo, Soap, Lotions, Small First Aid Kit, Nail Files & Clippers, Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Non-Alcoholic Mouthwash, Floss, Small Tissues, Small Brushes
• Photo Frames, Pill Boxes, Playing Cards, Crosswords/Suduko, Magnifying Glasses, Night Lights, Non-Slip Socks
• Dish Towels, Hand Towels, Jar Openers, Pot Holders

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Used, Opened, or Expired Items
• Political or Religious Items/Materials
• Medication of Any Kind (Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.)
• Food Items (i.e. Cough Drops, Mints, Candy, etc.)
• Cosmetics, Razors, Nail Polish
• Flammable Liquids, Matches, Lighters, Candles
• Alcohol or Other Substances

Please refrain from using religious messages, holiday-focused messages, and glitter if including cards or notes in the care packages.

All packages will be inspected for the safety of our seniors.

After assembling Birthday Care Packages, please reach out to volunteer@myagewell.org for the Site closest to you. Please note, we are located in Orange County, California. If you need to ship packages, please ship to: