Mattresses & Bed Packs Bring Hope to Families in Honduras

January 16, 2026

Take a moment and think about what a good night’s sleep means to you.

Consider the difference in your mood, attitude, and ability to function when you get a solid eight hours of sleep in your comfortable bed, complete with soft sheets and a pillow to rest your head. 

Now think about your mood, attitude, and inability to function well when you’ve only had a couple of hours of sleep. What about when you’ve had to sleep on less-than-comfortable mattresses, maybe at a camp, cheap hotel, college dorm, or mission trip? The springs feel like they are stuck in your back, you wake up with a kink in your neck, and you can’t help but tell people all day what a terrible night’s rest you’ve had.

Most of us have been there at one time or another. 

We recognize the importance of a comfortable and safe space to sleep at night. We function better, love better, and work better when we are rested.

Many people around the world and around the corner do not have this luxury. 

Their bed might be a thin piece of wood with a mattress you can squeeze together with one hand. Sheets are hand-me-downs, tattered and ripped — definitely not the cozy blanket we think of when we think of bed. Others share one single bed with their whole family.

The need is evident: people need a good night’s rest and a proper sleeping situation to help them get there. 

Midwest Mission is blessed to receive mattresses from Illinois State University, Wooster College (Ohio), and other universities around the Midwest. These mattress donations have blessed hundreds of families in need. 

When possible (and requested), each mattress is sent with a Bed Pack — a twin sheet set, pillow, and pillowcase.

The Bed Pack has quickly become a highly-requested Kit. After disasters, both state-side and internationally, communities and homes, like Angels of Hope Children’s Homes, request these needed packs. Our Bed Packs are crucial as they help people get one step closer to a comfortable night’s sleep.

Late last year, Bed Packs and mattresses were distributed to families in Honduras.

Our partner on-the-ground, CEPUDO, connected with families in the community of Copán who were sleeping on mats or makeshift surfaces. They described the positive impact these supplies had on the people of Copán:

“The delivery of mattresses (and Bed Packs) represented a profound change in their well-being,” a CEPUDO representative shared with us. “For each beneficiary household, receiving a mattress meant dignified rest, greater comfort, and an immediate improvement in their quality of life. The families expressed sincere gratitude for this help, emphasizing that they never imagined receiving such necessary and valuable support. This donation not only brought mattresses, but also relief, hope, and well-being to the homes that needed it most.”

You aren’t just sending a Bed Pack or a mattress. You are sending empowerment to a family in need. Empowerment that will strengthen them to work hard, make a better life for themselves and their families, and greatly improve their circumstances.

Midwest Mission is always in need of Bed Packs. If you’d like to make Bed Packs at home or donate the individual items, you can see the shopping list here. 

Thank you for joining us in sending hope and empowerment — in the form of a good night’s sleep — to people all over the world.

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At Midwest Mission, we believe that the work God is doing through this ministry is too good to keep quiet, and many of you feel the same way. That’s why we created the Midwest Mission Ambassador Program, a simple and meaningful way for passionate supporters to help spread the word in their own communities.

Ambassadors are volunteers and donors who intentionally share the story of Midwest Mission using the resources and information we provide. They are passionate about the ministry and want to see the mission furthered, so that more people are reached in Christ’s name!

Midwest Mission Ambassadors are called to share in ways that feel natural to them. For some, that means speaking to their church or small group. Others might share their experience with friends and family, help at a display table during community events, or speak at local clubs like Rotary, Lions, or Kiwanis. Who Ambassadors decide to reach out to is only limited to their comfortability. With their own voice, connections, and creativity, they help Midwest Mission reach more people in need.

Becoming an Ambassador is simple. If you have a heart for Midwest Mission, already serve or give, and are willing to learn and speak with groups or organizations, we’d love to connect with you! Just fill out the Ambassador Interest Form at midwestmission.org/ambassadors.

After you submit it, our team will schedule a short meeting, via Zoom, phone, or in person, to talk through the role, report expectations, and answer any questions.

If you’re passionate about our mission and excited to help others discover how they can serve, consider becoming a Midwest Mission Ambassador! If you have any questions, contact Mallory Webster, Communications Manager, at mallory@midwestmission.org or call (217) 457-4600. 

Together, we can multiply hope and share Christ’s love with even more people around the world and around the corner!