Supporting Wellness & Mental Health with Employee Care Packages

The last few years have put employee wellness—and mental health in particular—at the forefront of workplace conversations. While Zoom yoga classes and wellness stipends had their moment, more companies are realizing that a thoughtful gift can go a long way in making employees feel seen, supported, and appreciated.

That’s where employee wellness care packages come in.

These aren’t your average swag boxes. Done right, they’re a tangible way to show empathy, boost morale, and prioritize mental health year-round.

Burnout is high, expectations are higher, and many employees are still navigating the stress of hybrid or remote work. According to the American Psychological Association, 77% of employees have experienced work-related stress, and nearly 3 in 5 say they’ve felt the effects of burnout.

Offering mental health days and flexible hours helps, but companies also need ways to actively demonstrate care. A well-designed employee care package can be the nudge someone needs to take a break, practice self-care, or feel connected to a distributed team.

When it’s done with intention, it becomes a wellness strategy.

Employee appreciation that empowers, inspires and gives back.

Nobody benefits from another branded stress ball. For wellness-focused gifting to make an impact, it should include items that are:

• Soothing – herbal teas, calming essential oils, or cozy textile
• Sensory – aromatherapy, soft candles, or mindfulness cards
• Supportive – journals for reflection, hydration tools, or healthy snacks
• Sustainable – because taking care of people also means taking care of the planet
  
  

Most importantly, it should feel personal. Not overly polished or one-size-fits-all. Just thoughtful, kind, and meaningful.

Looking for inspiration? Here are some Gifts for Good favorites that bring comfort, care, and impact. Whether you’re shipping to HQ or 100 remote home offices.

1. Hydration Meets Style

Hydration is self-care. This sleek, minimalist bottle replaces single-use plastic and supports access to clean water globally. Bonus: it’s lightweight, travel-friendly, and a team favorite.

Ditch plastic. Sip in style. Our bestselling Soma bottle is a reusable favorite that looks good, feels good, and helps the planet.

2. Desk-to-Den Comfort

Soft, ethically made throws and wraps are ideal for creating a sense of comfort. Whether employees are decompressing between meetings or setting up a cozy corner for focus time, these cozy blankets are sustainable staples made from recycled cotton or organic blends.

3. Mindfulness on the Go

Paired with an upcycled pen or digital detox workbook, this handcrafted journal is a simple tool that encourage employees to reset without needing a screen.

4. Snacks That Support Wellbeing

Skip the candy and focus on nourishing, purposeful options. The Women’s Bean Project Snack Sampler includes wholesome bites crafted by women overcoming barriers to employment, while our organic tea sets provide a calming ritual to recharge during the workday. Both are sourced with impact in mind, and support fair employment and sustainable farming practices.

5. Comfort That Cares

Cozy essentials can be powerful wellness tools. Our Socks That Support Mental Health fund programs that expand access to care, while the Wafflenit Beanie offers warmth and comfort during colder months. Pair either with the Tree Hugger Candle Gift Set, featuring a soothing, sustainably sourced scent that helps employees unwind.

Together, these gifts wrap wellness in comfort while supporting causes that matter.

What sets a wellness gift apart isn’t just what’s inside. It’s the intention behind it. Thoughtful messaging, personalization, and impact transparency matter as much as the product.

At Gifts for Good, every gift comes with a story: who it helps, how it was made, and what change it creates. Instead of a vague “wellness box,” your employees receive a bundle that funds clean water, supports women artisans, or diverts waste from landfills. That kind of impact builds connection far beyond the moment of unwrapping.

For more on measuring the impact of gifting, read our blog on Measuring the Social Impact of Corporate Gifts.

When done thoughtfully, wellness gifts also support inclusion. That means:

• Choosing gender-neutral, culturally inclusive items
• Offering options that meet dietary and accessibility needs
• Customizing packages for remote employees, parents, or frontline teams

Recognition shouldn’t require being in the office. Care packages bridge the gap and make sure every team member feels valued, wherever they are.

You may also like our blog on Remote Team Gifting.

Wellness gifts should feel good, and do good, too.

When you gift with Gifts for Good, we track every ounce of impact: meals donated, trees planted, nonprofit partners supported, and more. You’ll receive real-time reporting that’s easy to share in company-wide updates, Slack, or social media.

Want a preview? Explore a sample impact report here.

Choose your own wellness package from a curated collection

The short answer: anytime someone could use a boost.

If you’re building a calendar, here are key moments to consider:

• Employee Appreciation Day (March)
• Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
• Back to Work/Back to School Season (August)
• Holiday Wellness Season (November–December)
• Life Events – onboarding, parental leave, return from medical leave
  
  

Or… surprise your team with a “just because” gift. Often, that’s where the magic happens.

Wellness care packages aren’t about checking a box—they’re about nurturing the people who keep your company moving, one thoughtful gift at a time.

Ready to create a care package that supports mental health and makes measurable impact?

Explore our Wellness Gifts Collection or design a scalable program with GIFTforward™.