About Us

Blessing Bags was founded in June 2015 by the then 18-year-old Laura, who saw people living on the streets of Melbourne on her commute to university. Laura was compelled to do something to help, so she started Blessing Bags based on the quote, "Now that I have seen, I am responsible". Today, Blessing Bags is run by a team of committed volunteers who aim to make a difference.

Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Blessing Bags is a Melbourne-based initiative that assembles and distributes hygiene packs to those experiencing homelessness and/or disadvantage. The hygiene packs (or "Blessing Bags" as we call them) contain essential personal care items as well as a handwritten note of hope and positivity so that the recipient knows that they are not alone. Blessing Bags acknowledges that often it is in the smallest, kind gesture that people find hope and inspiration to believe in a world of possibilities. 

There are more than 24,500 people experiencing homelessness across Victoria.

Blessing Bags aims to provide access to essential personal care items that many people take for granted until they are presented with the  challenges of homelessness and/or disadvantage. Completely volunteer-run, Blessing Bags thrives on the support and donations from the wider community. To date, Blessing Bags has provided 14,000 Blessing Bags to those in need.