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 and disabled veterans to brighten their day or celebrate special occasions like birthdays and holidays. Generous contributors like you provide both the bags and the items that go in them.

Our community of volunteer delivery drivers bring 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.

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 seniors. If these cards are in envelopes, please do NOT seal. Please drop them off or mail them to any San Diego County service centers.* 

*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, Epsom Salt
  • 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
1654 Pioneer Way
El Cajon, CA 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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WE CARE BAGS​

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