Blanket Drive FAQs:

Why do the NICUs need donated blankets each year? 

The NICUs use special high-powered laundry machines. These machines are rough on blankets and the NICUs go thru them quickly. The NICUs do provide standard blankets, but colorful donated blankets provide cheer and normalcy to families.​​

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What type of blankets can I donate? 

We are collecting NEW and gently used (no stains, not faded) cotton, knit and muslin receiving or swaddle blankets for the NICUs. We are not collecting crocheted blankets or larger bedding/comforters as part of this drive.  

Do you prefer patterns or colors? 

The Amazon wish list includes both patterned and plain colored blankets. A mixture of both is preferred by the nurse when making the bed spaces cozy and bright. 

How do I drop off gently used or new blankets? 

Volunteers will have a box or bin on their front porch during the blanket drive collection. 

Where does the Amazon wish list go? 

The Amazon wish list is delivered to a Bee Mighty staff member. In early October all blankets are split between local NICUs and dropped off. 

I’d like to host a bin/Get my organization, church, school, neighborhood involved

We would love that! You are welcome to sponsor your own bin! Once complete, drop at any of our approved drop locations or contact us for a pickup. Feel free to reach out with more questions to samantha@beemighty.org. Our goal is to complete all blanket collections by early October to coordinate one drop off to each NICU. 

Who started this blanket drive? 

Laura and Matt Dubbeld’s son, Cayden was born at 25 weeks, spending 113 days in the NICU before coming home. During his journey, nurses would surround him with colorful blankets. This simple act gave them hope and inspired them to give back thru an annual blanket drive, hosted each September in honor of Cayden’s birthday and NICU Awareness month. Bee Mighty began to partner on this drive in 2022, allowing even more families to give back.