FAQ

How does LWR determine where Quilts and Kits go?

LWR has partners around the world who are on the ground working closely with people in the projects we support. Those partners send us requests for Quilts and Kits when they see a particularly great need or opportunity for the items to make a real difference. LWR weighs those requests against our supply at the time and we send the Quilts and Kits where they are most needed. We also reserve a certain number in our warehouses for emergency relief efforts so that we are able to respond immediately to an event such as an earthquake. See where LWR Quilts and Kits were distributed last year. You can also visit the Quilt & Kit Distribution Map, which features live updates for current shipments, including pictures and stories.

Is there an inexpensive way to ship Quilts and Kits to the LWR warehouse?

Yes! Around the U.S., dedicated volunteers organize what we call an Ingathering, which is an opportunity for several groups from a region to drop off Quilt and Kit donations to be delivered together. Volunteer coordinators (Key Leaders) generally arrange for a truck, which is filled with donations and driven to the nearest LWR warehouse. Contributions to help cover the cost of the truck vary from site to site, so check with your local Key Leader to get the details. Find an ingathering near you on our new, interactive Ingathering Map and contact the Key Leader for more details.