What's the Big Deal?

In our community, we have families for whom $30ish of school supplies (per child!) feels financially overwhelming. You can make a true difference as we lend a hand to children in our own church family and as we partner with agencies like Love INC, Head Start, and MSC’s Resource Center Pilot Program!

And just so you’re clear: By engaging in this project, you’re offering way more than a few pencils and crayons. Know what else? Hope.

How You Can Help

Donate a backpack and/or supplies.

We’re sponsoring 250 children this year, so don’t stress over the pink-and-swirly or blue-and-camo decision. We’ll be able to match a kiddo to your donation with no problem. Download and print a list of the supplies we're after, and then leave your gifts in the lobby beginning June 26/27.

Donate some lunch sack-friendly non-perishables.

In addition to school supplies, we’ll be providing nutritious breakfast and lunch supplies to help get kids off to a good start. Suggested items are included on the shopping list mentioned above.

Donate money to purchase backpacks, supplies, and groceries.

If shopping’s not your favorite thing, no problem: You’re welcome to make a donation, and we’ll do the shopping for you. (Some of us really enjoy that sort of thing. Weird, huh?) Donate online using the form below, or stop by the lobby.

Offer your time and energy to our Pack-a-Pack-and-a-Sack Party
Thursday, July 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Auditorium

Our Pack-a-Pack volunteer roster is now full. Thanks for your interest, and don't fret that you missed out this time: You'll have lots of other opportunities to serve our community this fall!