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What Are Blessing Bags: Blessing Bags are plastic or paper bags, boxes, totes, etc., which are filled with miniature (small), individually-wrapped items, which are easily usable. See below a list of recommended items to utilize in your Blessing Bags.
What Do I Do With The Blessing Bags After I Make Them: We recommend that everyone fill up multiple bags, and have them readily accessible, to hand out in the community, as you drive about your day.
There are many ways to distribute the bags, such as simply handing one to someone at an intersection, who is clearly seeking assistance. Stopping by your neighborhood community youth center is another great way to provide assistance, and/or a kind word to someone who may need to hear it at that very moment.
Cans, bottles, boxes, and other large or heavy donations are not recommended, except as appropriate on a case by case basis. Any surplus and/or large or heavy supplies should be delivered to area food banks and pantries, who generally serve the community for free. See a list of area food banks, pantries, thrift stores and shelters for Greenfield, MA, and surrounding areas, by clicking here.
Blessing Bags Recommended Items
Please email us here if you have any questions regarding Blessing Bags.
What Do I Do With The Blessing Bags After I Make Them: We recommend that everyone fill up multiple bags, and have them readily accessible, to hand out in the community, as you drive about your day.
There are many ways to distribute the bags, such as simply handing one to someone at an intersection, who is clearly seeking assistance. Stopping by your neighborhood community youth center is another great way to provide assistance, and/or a kind word to someone who may need to hear it at that very moment.
Cans, bottles, boxes, and other large or heavy donations are not recommended, except as appropriate on a case by case basis. Any surplus and/or large or heavy supplies should be delivered to area food banks and pantries, who generally serve the community for free. See a list of area food banks, pantries, thrift stores and shelters for Greenfield, MA, and surrounding areas, by clicking here.
Blessing Bags Recommended Items
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Dental floss
- Chapstick / Blistex (for lips)
- Tylenol (individual packet of 2)
- Tissues
- Toilet paper
- Antibacterial wipes
- Antibacterial ointment
- Hand sanitizer
- Bandages / Band-Aids
- Disposable Razor / Shaving Cream
- Safety pins
- Clothes pins
- Deodorant
- Bar soap
- Shampoo
- Hand lotion
- Comb, brush
- Nail file / nail clippers
- Feminine products
- Flashlight
- Plastic rain poncho
- Winter socks (seasonal)
- Winter hats, scarves, gloves (seasonal)
- New or gently used winter coats, sweaters, jackets (seasonal)
- New or gently used blankets (seasonal)
- Instant hand and toe warmers (seasonal)
- Emergency whistle
- Used working watch
- Pen, pencil, notebook
- Plastic Utensils
- Bottled water
- Juice boxes
- Tuna packs, not cans
- Chewing gum
- Peanuts / nuts
- Beef Jerky
- Granola Bars / Protein Bars
- Crackers and cheese
- Cookies
- Faith-based stickers, pins, inspirational stories, testimonials, and other reminders of God’s love.
- New or gently used Bibles
Please email us here if you have any questions regarding Blessing Bags.