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Home in a Box

Supporting families transitioning out of homelessness with essential household items. Because everyone deserves a dignified start in their new home.

127
Families Helped
143
Kits Delivered
2,847
Items Donated
45
Active Volunteers

How Home in a Box Works

1

Request a Kit

Choose a kit template that matches your family size and needs. Submit your request online.

2

We Source Items

Our team gathers donated items or purchases what's needed using community donations.

3

Volunteers Pack

Community volunteers carefully pack your kit with love and care.

4

Delivery

We coordinate delivery to your new home at a time that works for you.

Choose Your Kit

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Single Person Starter Kit

Essential items for one person moving into their first home

1 personEst. $500

Essential Items (10)

  • • Single bed sheet set
  • • Pillow and blanket
  • • Towel set
  • • Pots and pans (3-piece)
  • • Dinner plates and cutlery (for 2)
  • + 5 more items

Optional Items (3)

  • • Toaster
  • • Lamp
  • • Cushions
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Couple Starter Kit

Essential items for a couple setting up home together

2 peopleEst. $750

Essential Items (11)

  • • Double bed sheet set
  • • 2 pillows and blanket
  • • 2 towel sets
  • • Pots and pans (5-piece)
  • • Dinner plates and cutlery (for 4)
  • + 6 more items

Optional Items (4)

  • • Coffee maker
  • • Lamp
  • • Cushions
  • • Picture frames
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Small Family Kit

Essential items for a family with 1-2 children

3-4 peopleEst. $1000

Essential Items (13)

  • • Double bed sheet set
  • • 2 single bed sheet sets
  • • 4 pillows and blankets
  • • 4 towel sets
  • • Pots and pans (7-piece)
  • + 8 more items

Optional Items (4)

  • • Microwave
  • • Lamp
  • • Cushions
  • • Baby items (if needed)
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Large Family Kit

Essential items for a family with 3+ children

5+ peopleEst. $1500

Essential Items (14)

  • • Double bed sheet set
  • • 3+ single bed sheet sets
  • • 6+ pillows and blankets
  • • 6 towel sets
  • • Pots and pans (10-piece)
  • + 9 more items

Optional Items (5)

  • • Microwave
  • • Lamps
  • • Cushions
  • • Baby items (if needed)
  • • Sports equipment

Donate Items

We accept new or gently used household items. Check our current needs list to see what's most helpful right now.

Donate Money

Monetary donations help us purchase essential items and cover delivery costs. Every dollar makes a difference.

Volunteer

Help pack kits, deliver to families, or coordinate logistics. Flexible hours to fit your schedule.

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"Walking into our new home and seeing everything we needed already there... it was overwhelming in the best way. We felt like people cared about us, like we mattered. Home in a Box gave us more than just things—it gave us dignity and hope."

— Sarah, mother of two, Redfern