2025 NICU Parent Bag Deliveries in Northwest, Arkansas

A Look Back at Our 2025 NICU Parent Bag Deliveries

As we reflect on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude for the families, donors, and hospital partners who made this year’s NICU parent bag deliveries possible.

In December 2025, our nonprofit had the honor of delivering 60 NICU parent care bags to families walking through the uncertainty and emotional weight of the neonatal intensive care unit. Each bag was thoughtfully assembled to provide comfort, encouragement, and practical support during one of the most vulnerable seasons a family can face.

Where the Bags Were Delivered

This year, we partnered with three incredible hospitals in Northwest Arkansas:

Willow Creek Women’s Hospital in Johnson, AR
Mercy Hospital in Rogers
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville

We are deeply thankful for the medical teams and NICU staff at each of these hospitals who care so compassionately for babies and families every day.

Made Possible by Generosity

The bulk of our 2025 NICU parent bags were made possible through the generosity of family and friends who supported our mission by purchasing items directly from our Amazon wish list and monetary support. Their willingness to step in and help meet tangible needs ensured that each bag was filled with care and intention.

We were also blessed by the support of several generous in-kind donors whose contributions added comfort, creativity, nourishment, and encouragement to each care bag. We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to:

New York Puzzle Company who provided puzzles for the family rooms
MagneticMe who provided a large box of onesies that close by magnets and are a favorite by NICU staff.
PinkStork who provided postpartum teas and supplements
Ozark Natural Foods in Fayetteville, AR who donated $100. We were able to purchase allergy free snacks for the parents.
The Collective Book Studio, who donated a full case of Waiting for Max — a book that deeply resonates with families waiting and hoping in the NICU
McKee Foods of Gentry, Arkansas, for donating Little Debbie snack cakes that provided a familiar and comforting treat during long hospital days
Udouj Orthodontics who provided oral care bags with toothbrushes, tooth paste and floss for the parents who stay in the hospital overnights - Fort Smith, AR

Each donation — whether large or small — helped transform our care bags into meaningful reminders that NICU parents are seen, supported, and not alone.

A Date Close to Our Hearts

Our annual NICU bag delivery always takes place on December 23, a date that carries deep personal meaning for our family. It is the birthday of our twin boys, whose own NICU journey inspired the creation of this nonprofit.

Each year, we celebrate their birthday as a family first. After the birthday celebrations have ended and the boys are tucked into bed, we continue a tradition that is very close to our hearts — delivering NICU parent bags to families who are walking a road we know so well.

It is our way of honoring where this mission began and of giving back on a day that reminds us of the power of hope, community, and faith.

Looking Ahead — How You Can Help

As we look ahead to future NICU parent bag deliveries, our goal is to ensure that every family in the NICU receives a care bag, even during times of increased need.

If you feel led to support this mission, there are several ways to help: