A Loving Gesture Can Make a World of Difference
Care Package Ideas
- Provide a meal in a disposable container, noting who it is from, but requesting that no thank you note be written. It is a blessing to be released from this burden for a time.
- Invite the widow out for coffee or dinner – with a listening ear included.
- Buy her a book from the list on this website.
- Provide free babysitting so she can have a little time away from the kids.
- Give her gift cards for local restaurants.
- Offer to help drive kids to their activities
- Send a card or letter in the mail to encourage her and let her know that you are praying for her.
- Invite her to see a movie
- Give her a journal and make the first entry for her.
- Provide for an inexpensive getaway for rest.
- Give her a massage gift card – physical touch is healing and helps with relaxation.
- Give her a manicure or pedicure gift card.
- Remember to give her a small birthday or Christmas gift – she may have lost the only person that gave her gifts.
- Send a note on the anniversary of her husband’s death – she wants him to be remembered
- Pray for and reach out to her kids – ministering to them ministers to her.
- Make a point to invite and keep inviting her and her family for dinner and other outings.
Supply Items
- Thank you notes and stamps
- Kleenex
- Paper towels
- Paper plates
- Napkins and plastic utensils
- Disposable cups
- Re-sealable plastic bags
- Garbage bags
- Disinfecting wipes
- Toilet paper
Food Staples
- Healthy snacks including fruits and vegetables
- Items to make sandwiches (bread, lunchmeat, etc.)
- Breakfast items including muffins and bagels
- Bite sized sweets and candy
- Bottled water
- Disposable cups
- Coffee, tea, and filters
