Care Packages for the Houseless

As the weather turns cold, the needs of our houseless neighbors rise sharply. Winter is especially hard on those who are living outside, facing long nights, freezing temperatures, and limited access to the basic items many of us take for granted.

At Living Waters, we believe in showing the love of Jesus in practical, tangible ways. One of the simplest and most meaningful ways we do that each year is through our Winter Care Packages—bags filled with essential items that are passed out during the coldest months of the year.

This winter season, we’re inviting our church family to join us in blessing our houseless community through three simple steps.

1. Prayer Cards: Words That Carry Hope

Before anyone opens a care package, they open a card.
And for many, that card becomes the most treasured item inside.

We’ve seen God use these handwritten notes again and again reminding people that they are seen, loved, and not forgotten. These cards become seeds of hope in the hands of those who receive them.

Bring the filled-out cards on the back to LW during the month of November and place them in the basket in the lobby. We will make sure these get added to the bags.

2. Donate Items: Help Refill Our Winter Supply

Every care package we distribute depends on donated items—warm socks, gloves, beanies, hygiene supplies, hand warmers, snacks, and more.

To make giving easier, we’ve created an Amazon wishlist with everything needed to refill our inventory. Use the link to review the list and purchase items that ship directly to us.

These items may seem small, but together they are life-giving—bringing warmth, comfort, and dignity to someone navigating harsh winter conditions.

3. Drop Off Donations in the Lobby

If you prefer to shop in person, you can pick up items from the wishlist and drop them off in the designated box in the lobby.

Every donation, whether big or small, becomes part of a larger expression of love and care extended to our houseless neighbors.

Why We Do This

At Living Waters, we’ve always believed that compassion is a practice.
Care packages are not the final solution to homelessness, but they are a real, immediate expression of love, offered without condition.

They create moments of connection.
They open doors for conversation and prayer.
They remind the forgotten that they matter.

And together, as a church, we get to be part of that.