SBCV Christmas Backpacks

Event Details

Now through October, we will be collecting filled backpacks for elementary and middle school students in the Appalachia area. 

You will be able to pick up a backpack to fill from the Main Hallway starting October 6. Return filled backpacks to the donation bin in the hallway near the kitchen or to the table in the Main Hallway October 13 and 20th.

Why we do it: These gifts are given to children in need, but more than just a backpack is offered. The backpacks help create community outreach events to proclaim the Good News of Christ at Christmas. In supporting this work, you can be sure that your generosity helps prepare the soil to share Jesus with these families.

Supply List:

Please purchase ALL ITEMS listed to include in your backpacks. Fill and return backpacks to the church by October 20

• 1 school supply pouch filled with sharpened #2 pencils, a small sharpener, a pack of colored pencils, ink pens, and a pack of crayons
• 1 personal journal or coloring book (whichever is age appropriate)
• 1 refillable water bottle (unfilled)
• 1 gallon-size Ziploc bag with personal items (ex., toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, travel-sized soap, shampoo)
• 1 gallon-size Ziploc bag with single-serve food items (ex., cheese crackers, squeeze applesauce, granola bars, animal crackers)
• 1 quart-size Ziploc bag with candy treats (ex., Skittles, Smarties, lollipops (anything non-chocolate))
• 1 set of winter gloves and a hat
• 1 pack of socks
• 1 small non-electronic toy or stuffed animal (no toy guns or knives)
• 1 age-appropriate Bible or spiritual book (recommended books for 8–14-year-olds)

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