Every month we encourage you to take home a reusable yellow grocery bag, fill it up, and bring it back. Most months we ask you to bring food for the pantry at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church. In July we’re asking you to bring school supplies for students in the Wichita refugee community.
Grace is again partnering with First Presbyterian, Trinity Presbyterian, the Presbytery of Southern Kansas, and the Hindu Temple in this endeavor. On August 11 from 10-3 refugee families will visit First Presbyterian to pick up supplies they need for the coming year. Our contributions will fill the backpacks for the students.
Our goal is to fill 500 backpacks. Each church is providing particular supplies. The Grace supplies are listed below. You may buy one of each item or buy in bulk and bring in multiples of the same item. All contributions are welcome! If you don’t want to shop you may give the Refugee team some money to shop for you.
- Wide Rule Notebook Paper (packs of 150-200 sheets)
- Binder Divider Sets
- Blue Pens
- Black Pens
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Highlighters
The school supply drive goes all month. Bring your supplies back to Grace by July 29.
Also, look for sign-ups and volunteer for the event on August 11! Volunteer opportunities begin in advance of the event and start at 8 am on August 11.
Questions? Contact Erin Lewis erin.dulcimer@gmail.com, Wizie Eads wizie1164@gmail.com, or Carolyn Benefiel.
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