As well as the gift certificate to the lqs get one for the local Joanns or Walmart or wherever she can get some of her supplies and save a little toward fabric etc. Please PM me; I'd like to help directly. I've accumulated lots of duplicates over the years and can't think of better place for them.
If there is an address where things can be sent, my guild has a central person who sends out cards for condolences, happy times, etc. When one of our members has a situation like this, we send what we call squishies - a fat quarter or something that can be easily mailed. When there are lots participating, it can mount up really fast. It does require someone willing to give a name and address where the items can be sent or her permission to send them wherever she can pick up mail. Joyce in DE