You have the opportunity to provide hope for the homeless in Lancaster and Fairfield County this Christmas. Life Church has partnered with Bookbags for the Homeless, a local ministry led by Debbie Van Atta, to provide bookbags filled with personal care toiletries, warm outerwear, assistance information and a Bible.
There is a unique opportunity to donate your time to help raise money for this ministry. Carnival Foods will donate $250 to BFTH if we provide volunteers at sampling stations located throughout their store. We’ll also be able to pass out information to shoppers and collect donations at the Praises Bookstore nearby. You do not have to work the entire shift. Teens are welcome!
Please bring donations of the following items to the Welcome Center at Life Church by Sunday, December 11:
- Bookbags & backpacks
- Warm gloves & hats
- Warm socks
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Deodorant
- Shoe insoles
- Rain poncho
- Small blanket
- Water bottle or thermos
- Lunch boxes
- Trash bags
- Gallon baggies
- Manual can opener
- Small sewing kit
- Small first aid kit
- Toothbrush & holder
- Brush & comb
- Wash clothes or baby wipes
- Nail clippers
- Q-tips
- Bar soap & plastic holder
- Hand towels
- Hand or body lotion
- Hand & feet warmers
- Shaving cream
- Razor
All of the donations will be organized and packed into Bookbags at a Packing Party at Life Church on Wednesday, December 14 from 7-9PM.
If you can help in any of these areas, please mark your calendar then contact us with your availability:
I can pass out samples at Carnival Foods to earn a cash donation for BFTH
- My availability on Friday, December 9 between 11-4 is:
- My availability on Saturday, December 10 between 11-4 is:
I can help pack the Bookbags at Life Church on Wednesday, December 14 at 7PM
Thank you in advance for your help!