LKGM has proudly supported many charity knitting projects over the years. Knitting for charity is a great way to lend your skills to others in need. Making a handmade gift can show that you are giving courage and strength to people who need it most.
Our current charity project is listed below for our members.
We have also listed other charities that have requested hand knitted items in the past. Please follow the links to their websites and contact them separately to determine their current item needs.
Our Fall LKGM 2026 Member
Charity Knitting Project
College Chill Chasers Returns!
​Based on how much our members enjoyed this activity last year; we will be again knitting together for the Captain's Cupboard at Southern Maine Community college. The Cupboard supports SMCC's diverse student population who are dealing with food insecurity and/or lacking cold weather gear and is staffed entirely by student volunteers. They were so excited to partner with us last year and our donations were eagerly received by many well deserving students. The Cupboard team can't wait to work with LKGM again to help provide even more knitted accessories to the students they serve this semester.
The Guild will begin collecting your knitting donations at our November meeting and will then be delivering them directly to the campus. Here are the basic guidelines to keep in mind as we knit together:
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​Students at SMCC range from small adults to larger adults, so any adult sized knitting will fit someone.
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We are looking for "easy-fit" cold weather accessory items like hand knitted hats, mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts, cowls, and scarves. The choice of pattern is yours, even a throw or wrap if you would like! Please avoid lace or delicate patterns. Think warm and cozy stitch patterns.
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Any color or weight of yarn appropriate to the project is fine as long as it's good for keeping someone warm.
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All fiber types will be accepted. Each item will need to have its specific fiber content and care instructions included. If you need, we will have small "labels" for you to use to attach the information to each item you are donating. Easy to care for items are encouraged.
Thank you all for your continued generosity. It's so wonderful to see LKGM members giving back to our community through your amazing knitting talents. If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out using our LKGM email HERE.
Other Charity Knitting Opportunities
There are many other charities that could use your wonderful knitting skills. These are just a few that we are aware of and that some of our members have worked with in the past. Please click on any of the charity links below to learn more about each organization's current needs.
Their current guidelines and time frames can change quickly, so ALWAYS refer to their sites for the most up-to-date information.
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. As a special volunteer knitter, you provide these FREE to those requesting them.
The mission of Each Stitch Counts is to alleviate hygiene insecurity by providing food pantries with dish and laundry detergent. Containers of dish detergent include a handmade dishcloth donated by crafter volunteers. Households dealing with food insecurity often deal with hygiene insecurity. We reach this community by supplying these products
Founded in 2007, we provide hand-knit and crochet beanies to people going through chemo and blankets for babies in NICU incubators.
100% of our handmade hats and blankets are provided for FREE. We are powered by the love, compassion, and kindness of people just like you.
We understand cancer treatment can be difficult and uncomfortable. Sometimes it is the little things that help you get through a difficult time. A variety of Handmade items are needed to be offered at no cost to registered Dempsey Center clients.
The Seacoast Mission gives thousands of knit items to people living on the coast each year through their Mission Christmas Program. Knitters and crocheters are welcome to send their items, to Maine Seacoast Mission Christmas Program. They have a special emphasis on warm handmade mittens and hats.