A community gift project
A mug.
A message.
A little warmth.
Give a mug a second life and brighten someone's day. With Interfaith Community Services (ICS), our volunteers collect mugs, handwritten notes, and small comforts to create thoughtful gifts for older adults receiving Mobile Meals.
One small gift.
A lot of care.
Start with something you have
What's inside
a hug?
No identical mugs or expensive shopping lists required. Reuse a clean mug from home, add a handwritten note and a few small comforts, and help make someone's day warmer.
Examples of donated mugs. These are not completed gift kits.
A mug.
Clean, gently used or new; no chips or cracks. Fun colors or patterns are welcome.
A message.
A kind, handwritten Thanksgiving or encouragement note. Keep it warm and nonreligious.
A little comfort.
Tea, cocoa or another small, approved treat or useful item. Simple is enough.
What else
can you donate?
Not assembling a complete mug? We also welcome individual supplies to help GT prepare more gifts.
Mugs & cozy comforts
- Clean mugs or tumblers
- Non-slip fuzzy socks
- Unscented hand lotion
- Unscented lip balm
- Mini tissue packs
- Playing cards
- Small gift cards
Treats & packing
- Sealed tea bags
- Hot cocoa packets
- Individually packed cookies
- Honey sticks
- Sealed candy or mints
- Blank note cards
- Clear gift wrap or bags
- Ribbon and gift tags
A few helpful guidelines: Mugs should be clean and undamaged. Food must be unopened, labeled and within date; please keep scented items separate. GT will review gifts and individually wrap them before delivery. Any food and extras will be coordinated with ICS.
Questions about supplies ↗Two ways
to give.
Whether you can spare one mug or put together several gifts, there's an easy way to help.
Create a Hug in a Mug.
Choose a clean, undamaged mug or tumbler. Add a handwritten, nonreligious note and a few small comforts from our donation guide. Deliver it to GT so our team can review and individually wrap it for ICS.
Donate mugs or supplies.
Don't have time to assemble a gift? Contribute spare mugs, new socks, tea, cocoa, note cards, or other accepted materials. Our volunteers will use them to prepare additional gifts.
Assembly gatherings.
Interested in helping us pack and prepare gifts? Group assembly opportunities will be announced when scheduled. You can prepare gifts or donate supplies independently in the meantime.