Ruckmas Columbus

11/29/2025

Starting point for those meeting us December 13th at 9a.m.

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11/26/2025

Hello team!
Just wanted to give a quick update since many have been asking:

Our current urgent needs this year include the following:
-Hats, gloves, and scarves
-Blankets
-Adult and children's winter coats
-Baby diapers - size 4,5,6
-Baby wipes
-Ponchos
-Adult underwear
-Travel-size toiletries
-Nonperishable food items
-Sweatpants and sweatshirts size Small to 3XL

I also want to say a huge “Thank you!” to Jeffrey Cochran for getting everything organized this year and holding us together for our 5th year. We really appreciate you and recognize the work you’ve been doing.

12/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who could join us today on our 7+ mile ruck in order to help support local shelters providing much needed item to those in need.

12/02/2024

It's December! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We are still collecting for our hike for the homeless on Dec 14th. If you would like to contribute, please see the list below. Feel free to contact us for questions. If shopping isn't your thing, Venmo works as well .

11/12/2024

We are in need of a Christmas lunch provider(s)! It can be a group, family or individual who can provide 120 traditional holiday meal servings that are cooked in advance. If you'd like to help but aren't able to provide the entire meal, you can sign up to provide one or two dishes. For more info, please email Miranda at [email protected]. Thank you!

11/02/2024

Hey team!

Here’s some items for Ruckmas! For anyone who can’t make it out, but would still like to contribute. There is a variety of hygiene and warming items to choose from.

Feel free to ping us if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks all!

10/19/2024

And the group just keeps getting a little bit bigger each time…

Feel free to walk the streets of Columbus, Ohio with us - with or without a bag. Bring a ruck sack, book bag, plate carrier, or just your person. We are all there to serve the same purpose and achieve personal goals.

We encourage folks to pack what contributions they can, and we can help top bags off with additional donations. For those shooting for weight, you’re more than welcome to use your plates and drop your supplies into one of our bins. Once all the bags are packed, anything extra is loaded into our trail vehicle and spread evenly between the shelters.