Backpacks for Appalachia- 2025 Supply List

REQUIRED ITEMS:

• 1 school supply pouch filled with sharpened #2 pencils, a small sharpener, a pack of colored pencils, ink pens, and a pack of crayons. Purchase individually or grab a set here – School Supply Kit – Individual | https://www.wowsupplies.com
• 1 refillable water bottle – to save space, fill the bottle with non-chocolate candy!
• 1 quart-size Ziploc bag with candy treats (ex., Skittles, Smarties, lollipops or anything non-chocolate)
• 1 gallon-size Ziploc bag with personal items (ex., toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, travel-sized soap, shampoo)
• 1 gallon-size Ziploc bag with single-serve food items (ex., cheese crackers, squeeze applesauce, granola bars, animal crackers)
• 1 set of winter gloves and hat
• 1 pack of socks
• Add a personal note/ card from you and your family (add a photo to make it more personal)

OPTIONAL – PERSONALIZE THE BAG FOR A BOY OR GIRL:

• 1 small non-electronic toy (no toy guns or knives)
• Journal, coloring book, activity book (age-appropriate) – find some great options here: children and youth activity | The Good Book Company
• Kid-themed bandages/ band aids
• Sunglasses
• Small stuffed animal
• Baseball cap
• Deflated sports ball and pump

Churches receiving the backpacks will be adding their contact information and a Gospel tract & Bible.

Filled packs are due back to church by Sunday, October 12th.

Questions: Amy Haines
804.690.8763 text/cell
amyahaines@gmail.com