The process

How it works

Sorting donated medical surplus Assembled first-aid kits Volunteers with kits Packed kits close-up Distribution day Delivery at Cy-Hope

1) Collect

We work with donors to gather essential surplus medical supplies that would otherwise go to waste.

  • Targeted community drives
  • Surplus from medical partners
Boxes of donated medical supplies ready for sorting

2) Prepare

Our team sorts, quality-checks, and assembles these supplies into ready-to-use first aid kits.

  • Rigorous quality control
  • Included 1-page guidance sheet
Assembled ready-to-use first-aid kits

3) Deliver

Distribute kits through community partners who identify and serve local needs.

  • Trusted distribution channels
  • Feedback to refine kits
Delivering kits to a community partner

Nothing fancy. Just repeated well.

Collect, prepare, deliver. Run that loop enough times and it becomes seventeen thousand supplies.

Donation guidelines
What we accept (and what to avoid)

Good to donate

  • Sealed bandages, gauze, tape
  • Antiseptic wipes, burn gel, cold packs
  • Gloves, wraps, basic splints

Please avoid

  • Expired medications or open items
  • Damaged packaging or unknown contents
  • Anything restricted by partner policy

What's in a First Aid Kit?

Standard contents for a basic emergency kit.

  • Wound Care: Bandages (various sizes), adhesive tape, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes.
  • Tools: Scissors, tweezers, safety pins, disposable gloves.
  • Treatments: Antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, burn gel/cream.
  • Misc: Cold pack, emergency blanket, first aid manual.