Zipper Lock Bag - This holds all of the things listed
Supply List For Adult Bags
New Testament, Gospel of John or other scripture
-
http://www.livingwater.org offers
a free copy of the Logos translation of the Gospel of John. This is a
very attractive, easy to understand booklet.
On their site, click 'Info. for Christian Ministries' to find out how to get
additional copies to put in the bags at a very, very reasonable price.
- The easy to understand NIV New Testament is available about 50 cents
each at
http://shop.gospelcom.net/cgi-bin/IBSDirect.storefront/.
- You might find a booklet dealing with
questions about why bad things happen and offering comfort to people going
through difficult situations.
Toothbrush - We've been getting these from the dollar store in
packages of 5 for $1.00
Toothpaste - Our Wal-Mart sells the sample size for 50 cents each.
They donated some for our first bags.
Comb - Available in packages. Be careful if you use the
ones with the pointed tails as they can puncture the bags.
Bar soap - Sample size. Ours were donated by the Stagecoach Inn,
a local hotel
Shampoo - Sample size. Ours were donated by the Stagecoach Inn
Small notepad
Pen
Deodorant - Dollar stores carry a stick deoderant for less than
$1 each
Razor - Buy the packages of disposables and put 1 or 2 in each bag
Plastic bags - We put in 3 or 4 laundry bags donated by Stagecoach
Inn. You could use a few trash bags instead. They are handy for sooty
belongings salvaged from a fire.
Invitation - Something in the bag could invite the receiver
to contact a loving support group for more help if it is needed.
Resources - Put in a list of phone numbers for local agencies which
may be able to help. This is also a good way to mention the names of
agencies, businesses and individuals who have helped with the project.