Bags 4 Kids provides Care Bags, duffle bags, pencil boxes and holiday bags to organizations caring for children in challenging situations. Through working with these agencies, we learned that many of these children carry their belongings in trash bags when they move around. Whether they are transitioning into domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters or foster care, these children are part of a crisis situation and are often in need of basics, such as clothing and school supplies, as well as a few things to raise their spirits.

For kids who need clothing, we provide large duffle bags filled with clothing from the CC. The smaller “Care Bags” contain self-care items, activity items, a blanket and a stuffed animal. All of our bags and boxes include an encouraging card made by a volunteer from one of our community service programs, such as “You are loved” or “You are so much stronger than you think”.

Did you know that our main duffle bag and backpack donor is the Closet Factory? In particular, their Closet Factory Cares’ Bags for Kids program.

For every new project started with Closet Factory, a bag donation is made by the Closet Factory Cares' Bags for Kids program across the US. The bag is a new, high-quality duffle bag or backpack which is provided to local agencies in the area.  In the greater Richmond area, Closet Factory Cares' Bags for Kids program is donating these amazing bags to our Caring Closet's Bags 4 Kids program.  The Caring Closet is thrilled to be receiving these wonderful bags to share with children in challenging situations in our community.  It is an honor to partner with Closet Factory to support and encourage children in the Richmond area.  You can learn more about this Closet Factory initiative by visiting their website https://www.closetfactory.com/about/closet-factory-cares/ and watching the Closet Factory Cares video.