2025 Annual Report

We made a difference.

What started as a grassroots effort in 2019 has grown into the leading niche nonprofit for donated ostomy supplies in America. Every "Kindred Box" we send represents hope, relief, and the assurance that no one should have to choose between their medical needs and their financial stability.

Donated supplies are at the heart of what we do, and hundreds of gracious supporters gave this year. Funding is equally necessary to keep this mission moving. To our generous grantors and patrons—you make this possible. Your compassion enables us to operate, grow, and reach even more people in need.

To each and every deserving ostomate we serve, it is an honor and a privilege to provide the essential supplies you need to live with dignity. We are in this together!

Christine Kim
Founder & Ostomate

  • The Seal of Transparency, presented by Candid (formerly GuideStar), recognizes eligible nonprofits. It demonstrates an organization's commitment to transparency and accountability in its mission and impact. Kindred Box earned the Platinum Seal for the fifth consecutive year.

  • Through our programs, we improve access to essential ostomy supplies, support ostomates in need, and reduce medical waste.

  • Kindred Box Assistance Program

    We provide free donated ostomy supplies to those in financial need.

  • Disaster Relief Program

    We distribute ostomy kits during disasters and national emergencies.

  • Donor Postage Program

    We offer postage assistance for donors who lack the funds to mail supplies.

  • Surplus Inventory Program

    We partner with companies by turning their surplus inventory into donations.

  • 613 AID REQUESTS RECEIVED

  • 727 PACKAGES DELIVERED

  • 30,267 SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED

  • 2,111 LBS WASTE AVERTED

Health Insurance

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Ostomy Care

  • More Than A Box is our motto because we not only want to provide the basic needs for those with an ostomy, we also want the community we serve to know we’re all in this together. Who we help is why Kindred Box exists.

  • Amy in Kentucky

    “I was having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of living with an ostomy. The kindness you showed me changed my soul, and I won’t forget it for the rest of my life.”

  • Brian in Alabama

    "I lived with my first ostomy for two years. Kindred Box supported me through a time of severe depression because I couldn't afford to buy pouches every month.”

  • Annmarie in New York

    “I’m sending heartfelt thanks for the beautiful card. It brought tears to my eyes reading your caring words and thinking how lucky I am to have found Kindred Box.”

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Board of Directors

  • Christine Kim

    BOARD PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Rita Whitney, MSN, APRN, CWOCN

    BOARD SECRETARY

  • Christen McClure MSN, APRN, CWOCN

    BOARD DIRECTOR

Advisory Team

  • Eliot Yaffa

    NONPROFIT SPECIALIST

  • Robin Glover

    MARKETING SPECIALIST

  • Our mission is to raise awareness of the financial challenges caused by the out-of-pocket cost of essential ostomy supplies, promote understanding, develop practical solutions, and encourage the donation of new, unexpired supplies to help people in need while reducing medical waste.

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