Comfort Care Baskets

September 21, 2026

Comfort Care Baskets continue to provide warmth, kindness, and comfort to patients receiving palliative care right here in Steinbach.

Funded by the Bethesda Foundation, the program brings together dedicated volunteers who have prepared more than 700 baskets over the years. Many of the volunteers have personal experience working in or spending time in palliative care, bringing an added level of compassion and understanding to each basket they prepare.

Each basket contains approximately 45–50 items carefully selected to provide practical and personal comforts, including personal care items, cozy blankets, reading lights, socks, picture frames, snacks and more.

The volunteers gather approximately twice a year to assemble the baskets, which are then delivered to palliative care patients. At this September’s assembly, 55 baskets were prepared and delivered.

We are grateful to all of the volunteers who give their time and care to this meaningful program and help ensure that patients and families receive a thoughtful reminder that their community cares.

Special thanks to Violet Vogt and Debbie Krahn, who oversee this project.