Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Est. 2026

Nobody survives alone.
We pack the proof.

MKE Kit Project assembles and distributes survival backpacks to our Milwaukee neighbors experiencing homelessness. Every kit is a lifeline.

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885 Counted homeless in MKE in one night
1,000+ Individuals on MKE streets in 2024
~5,000 MKE-area students homeless each school year

More than a backpack.
A message that you matter.

On any given night, thousands of people in Milwaukee face the elements without shelter, without supplies, and without certainty that anyone sees them. The MKE Kit Project exists to change that.

We build survival kits packed with essentials: hygiene supplies, food, warmth, and resources. We get them directly into the hands of people who need them most. Adult kits, women's kits, and children's kits, each thoughtfully assembled for the person who'll carry it.

This is a grassroots effort. No corporate overhead. No bureaucracy. Just neighbors taking care of neighbors.

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Homelessness doesn't happen to other people. It happens to our neighbors, people who grew up on these streets who know this city as well as any of us. They deserve dignity. They deserve to be seen.

The MKE Kit Project

Simple. Direct. Real.

01

Items Are Donated

Community members, businesses, and organizations donate the items that go into each kit. Every single item makes a direct difference.

02

Kits Are Assembled

Volunteers pack adult, women's, and children's kits, each one built for the specific needs of the person who'll receive it.

03

Kits Are Distributed

Completed kits go directly to Milwaukee neighbors experiencing homelessness. No middleman. No waiting. Just help.

Spring & summer kits are being assembled now.

We're actively seeking item donations for our current round of kits. See what we need and reach out to coordinate a drop-off or pick-up.

See What We Need