We Care Bags

We Care Bags

What are "We Care" Bags?

We Care Bags 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.

Our community of generous volunteers hand deliver these gift bags along with meals to show our San Diego seniors that “We Care.” Often coupled with personal notes from the individuals who created the packages, it is a sure way to brighten someone’s day. Bags can be assembled with a male or female in mind, or they can be gender neutral. 

If you would like to donate items without putting them in We Care Bags, please contact us in advance to see if we need the items. 

We also accept hand-written cards for our San Diego County seniors. If in envelopes, please do NOT seal. Please drop them off or mail them to any San Diego County service center.* 

*Please exclude religious and/or political material or messages.

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

What's next?

Please contact us before assembling bags so we can let you know what we need. After assembling the We Care Bags, deliver them to any of our service centers listed below or let us know if you’d like us to pick up the bags.

METRO SERVICE CENTER
9590 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (619) 295-9501
Director: Rye-Ji Kim

EAST COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
131 Chambers Street, Suite 100
El Cajon, California 92020
Phone: (619) 447-8782
Director: Tim Ray

SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
270 F. Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 420-2782
Director: Marisol Quesada

NORTH COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
930 Boardwalk Street, Unit E
San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (760) 736-9900
Interim Director: Helen Lopez

Do you have questions?

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WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

DELIVER MEALS​

From San Marco to Chula Vista, from Del Mar to Alpine, our volunteers deliver meals and smiles to seniors all across San Diego County.
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ADOPT A ROUTE​

Your business or organization can make a difference by committing to a monthly delivery route. Send one or two members every month to fulfill your route.
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WE CARE BAGS​

Donate small gift bags to our seniors to brighten their day on special occasions and birthdays.
 
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