BLESS YOU!!!!!!
I am curently a critical care nurse but spent many many years of my earlier career in long term care,Well to be exact from age 16 to age 36.The elders are my passion in nursing,I could go on and on but will try spare you lol.
There will be many diffrent levels of ability there . May I suggest letting those with a dementia type mindstate that may wander in and out of the activity have a box of fabric scraps they can rummage through,sort etc as they will not be able to use needles scissors ect.I used to bring things like tangled yarn and fabric scraps to occupy some of the ladies especially that used to do crafts and were no longer able to.Well I am flooded with possibilities for this kind act but I think you are getting plenty.To keep expenses down I would shop at thrift stores yard sales etc,and not be concerned with fabric type,remember some of these folks used EVERYTHING! I do have to tell a quick story of a lady that missed her sewing so much that when we discovered it we brought her scraps (that is what she requested) well the housekeepers were complaining that Nettalee was useing too many papertowels and toilet paper and was sure that any time the toilet would clog,well we soon discovered when we got gifts of potholders from nettalee what she was using for the stuffing! I still 20 years later have my pot holder and pincushion that she made very painstakenly I might add because she was nearly blind.(WE took turns supplying her with threaded needles for the day)They have a special place in my sewing room. I know I got carried away here but this topic is close to my heart and you made my day,thank you.
If you need donations post here and I am sure you will get help,I will be glad to send,it is important not to let it become a burden,also perhaps involve other family members this would be great for the grand and great grandchildren to get involved with to help thread needles cut fabric etc.
Thank you ,
Rae