A Gift When It's Needed Most
Our Kindness Kits are curated packages for people going through hard moments, whether that's a job loss, a crisis, or simply needing to know someone cares. Each kit is personalized and includes practical essentials, a handwritten note of encouragement, and something to brighten their day.
Our latest Kindness Kit.
Kits we've delivered include:
- A personalized kit for Cherelle
- An Easter basket kit for a client's family
- A Job Loss Kindness Kit for Michelle
Michelle's Story: From Job Loss to Hope
Michelle, a neighbor in our community, lost her job and was going through a difficult time. When we heard, we reached out, delivered a Job Loss Kindness Kit with essentials and encouragement, and kept checking in.
- Michelle felt supported during a frightening time and knew she wasn't alone.
- When we shared her story on Nextdoor, neighbors began reaching out to help others, and PIK was invited to new community events.
"This is exactly what we mean by flooding the world with kindness."
A Personal Shopper for the Day
At a Need To Feed community event, LoDeana served as a personal shopper for one of our guests. She went through the clothing and supplies and picked out everything she thought would fit her, so she could leave with things chosen just for her.
Before she left, she shared her gratitude the best way she knew how: she sang us a whole song.
"I like to see the people I reach." LoDeana Jones
Riley, Emmery & Miller: Breaking Cycles
We began teaching life skills to Riley, Emmery, and their friend Miller: keeping a bedroom organized, using the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen, and the basics of gardening. We also provided a shoe rack, purse hooks, and backpack hooks to help them stay organized.
- Riley and Emmery now check on Miller regularly and take ownership of the program.
- Miller was so inspired that a friend was recruited and taught the same skills.
- Riley recruited a friend too. Kid teaching kid: the ripple effect in action.
"This is what we mean by breaking generational curses: teaching kids skills their parents may not have learned."
A Gift for a Sister, From the Sea
LoDeana met Hüseyin, a crew member aboard the MSC Seaside cruise ship, far from home. PIK sent him off with a gift for his sister, a small reminder that he and his family were seen.
No event, no planning. Kindness can be spontaneous: it only takes noticing someone and choosing to act.
"Just had a chance to meet such a beautiful heart lady... God bless you darling, keep going this way! ... Thank you for being like this."Hüseyin Dere · MSC Seaside crew member, Facebook recommendation
TSA Support: Seeing the Hidden Heroes
When we learned that TSA workers were going without fair pay, we provided $185 in gift cards to show them they were seen and appreciated. We added $40 more to help Chrystyle and Kennedy feed people experiencing homelessness during their trip to Spain.
- TSA workers felt seen and appreciated.
- Kindness reached beyond our community, all the way to Spain.
"We believe that kindness is the key, because everyone matters."