Blessing Bags: Lenten Project for all St. Bernadette Religious Education Students
When: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Where: RE Classrooms (During Normal Class Time)
Purpose: To gain knowledge about homelessness in ABQ and to promote giving back to our community during this Lenten Season. We are ALL called to serve one another.
What We Need: We are asking each student to bring at least 5 items from the list below. These items can be purchased from the Dollar Tree or any store of your choosing. You may even have some of these items around your home. Please bring NEW items for this project. Your items may be brought to the office anytime between now and March 9. Thank you. We will pack items during class and the bags will be taken to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on San Mateo and Central who work directly with the poor.
Items Needed:
Pairs of Gloves
Comb/Hair Brush Set
Chapstick
Mini Hand Sanitizer
Mini Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Travel Size First Aid Kits
New Socks
New Underwear
Bars of Soap
Trail Mix
Deodorant
Energy Bars
Hand Warmers
Wet Wipes Packets
Cheese/Cracker Snacks
Razors
Lotions
Cotton Swabs
Dental Floss
Questions: Please contact Brenda @ 505-306-9177, 505-298-7557 or [email protected]
* Also, if you have new or gently used jackets or blankets to donate, that would be appreciated as well! Thank you