Free tents, sleeping bags etc. for unhoused neighbors in KCMO.
Helter Shelter KC is a grassroots mutual aid project to provide free tents, sleeping bags, and essential supplies to unhoused neighbors in Kansas City. No red tape. No judgment. Just care.
It’s easy to overlook tents and sleeping bags once the weather warms—but the need doesn’t go away. Gear wears out. People arrive new. Summer storms come hard. Donations now mean survival later.
This is personal. I live here. I’ve given away what I could, and I’ve seen the difference it makes. A tent isn’t everything—but it’s something. It’s dry sleep. It’s one night not in the rain.
All funds go toward gear, transport, and—eventually—a reliable vehicle to reach more folks. No overhead, no staff. Just real help. If you’re in a position to give, it’ll go further than you think.
Want to collaborate, donate gear, or sponsor a Free Tent Day? Contact us to help expand this effort.
If you’re part of a nonprofit, faith group, union, or org and want to help—whether by donating, advising, or sponsoring a Tent Day—we’d love to work with you. We’re especially interested in building local, sustainable relationships.
You can donate securely through PayPal or Venmo. Anything recieved will be used to purchase gear, and fund transport and outreach.
Email: hello@heltershelter.kcmo.xyz
Text: (816) 559-8789
Meetup Area (appointments or announced Free Tent Days)
Updates on events, supply drops, and community notes will appear here soon.
