Since opening in July 2026, Nightshade Lounge has given away 42 free care bags containing over 400 items!
Now we need help restocking so we can continue providing this valuable resource!

Each donation will cover all our costs to supply a community member with a free care bag!

What's A Post-Op Care Bag?

Packages containing medical and comfort items to help folks recovering from any type of surgery, with a special focus on gender affirming surgeries! Bags contain everything from gauze to coloring books! Full bag & items list is below!

What Do They Cost?

Our Cost: $20-$50 (plus shipping)
Retail Equivalent: $50-95
Community Price: $0

We're able obtain bulk medical supplies directly from the distributor, which means we create the bags at half of normal retail price! Then we provide them to community members FOR FREE!

What's Nightshade Lounge?

Nightshade is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating out of Pittsburgh, Pa. We operate a late-night community center with the goal of providing an alcohol-free, wheelchair accessible, cozy, and queer-friendly resource hub that's accessible after most are closed! Our current location is in the Dormont neighborhood and hosts a free closet, free pantry, free library, art supplies, games, cozy lounge, tea, and snacks until 1am six days per week! Find out more about the lounge here

What's In Them?

Medical Supplies:

Sterile Cotton Gauze Bandage Roll 2in x 3yds
Antibacterial Hand Soap
Bacitracin
Petrolatum
Fragrance-Free Full Body Washcloths (2 packs of 5)
No-Rinse Shampoo
Acetaminophen 500mg (6 packs of 2 pills)

Comfort Items:

Motivational Adult Coloring Books (2)
Colored Pencils (12pk)
Pencil Sharpener
Assorted Fidgets
Individually Packaged Tea Bags Including:
Green tea, Earl Grey, Hot or Cold Black Tea, and Chamomile + Rose

Bottom Surgery:

Everything from Medical & Comfort plus:
Underpads 23” x 36” (5)
Hand Mirror
Donut Pillow

Vaginoplasty:

Everything from Medical, Comfort, and Bottom plus:
Lubricating Water-Based Jelly 2oz
Period Pads – One package Cotton topped, nighttime XL
Disposable Vinnegar + Water Douche (2)

Phalloplasty:

Everything from Medical, Comfort, and Bottom plus:
Cotton Swabs
Depend Guards – One package
Elastic Bandage Wrap

Top Surgery:

Everything from Medical & Comfort plus:
Re-usable Metal Straw w/ Silicone Tip & Portable Case
Back Scratcher
Silicone Scar Tape Roll
3in x 8in Gauze Pads (6ct)

Follow Our Progress!

Website: NightshadePgh.Org

Instagram: @NightshadeOrgPgh

Nightshade Post-Op Care Bags

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