Helping College Students Start Off Strong
Provisions of Hope Baskets are designed to support students as they transition into dorm or apartment living. In partnership with the University of Georgia’s Embark Program, Lydia’s Place provides these baskets to college students across Georgia, ensuring they have the essentials they need to feel comfortable and prepared in their new homes. Each basket is filled with items like bedding, toiletries, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and more—giving students a strong foundation as they begin their academic journey.
"On behalf of Gwinnett Technical College and the Special Populations department, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of 35 [Provisions of] Hope Baskets to support our community of Special Populations students. Your thoughtful contribution has already made a significant impact, and we are truly honored to have partnered with Lydia's Place and Embark Georgia."
Basket drop-off for 2026 will run through June and July of 2026. The last day to turn in built baskets will be July 31st. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
Items include:
Must be new, full-size items
Must be new, full-size items
We prefer donors bring completed baskets, although we will take Amazon Wishlist or monetary donations. Basket items are listed below the photo gallery on this page.
For more information about how donations work, how to write them off on your taxes, and our commitment to financial transparency, visit our Giving page.
University of Georgia
Athens Technical College
Savannah State University
University of North Georgia
UNG – Oconee Campus
UNG – Gainesville Campus
Gwinnett Technical College
Georgia Gwinnett College
Augusta State University
Middle Georgia State
South Georgia Technical College
Coastal Pines Technical College
Kennesaw State University
Georgia Highlands College
Provisions of Hope Baskets provide the essentials that students need as they move into their dorms or apartments, giving them a solid foundation as they begin their college journey. Your support helps ensure that each student has the resources to thrive, whether through donating items, contributing funds, or spreading the word about this important initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
If we haven’t answered your questions, reach out to us using the form above.
The average complete Provisions of Hope Basket costs around $200-$250.
We recommend shopping at Wal-Mart or Target.
No. 2026 Basket drop off will begin later this year. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
Thank you so much for your generosity and desire to donate to the Lydia’s Place Boutique.
We are pausing Donation Drop-Off Days for August.
Check back soon for more details.
