Basic Blessing Bag:
- Package of crackers (21 per pack)
- Granola Bar
- Napkin, fork, knife and spoon packets
- Small container apple-sauce or fruit mix
- Bumble bee Chicken Salad (small container)
- Juice pack
- Individual container of pudding
- Small container of Vienna Sausages
- Single package of cheddar cheese and pretzels/crackers
- Cinnamon twirl cake (1 little serving)
- Individually wrapped cookie
- Packets of peanut butter
- Water
- Toothbrushes
- Tooth Paste
- Soap (mini bars)
- Body lotion (small bottles)
- Personal Care /Sanitization Wipes
Because not all needs are the same, we have different versions and additions to how we assemble our Blessing Bags:
Just for Girls – Period:
In addition to our basic Blessing Bag we also add:
- Feminine hygiene products
- Feminine Personal Care Wipes
As You Transition
Over the last 5+ years, we’ve seen the menstrual and reproductive health space begin to shift with respect to trans & nonbinary inclusion. As a Franciscan Catholic Parish that welcomes and cares for everyone in need, we are so proud to be part of that change by adding our newest specialty bags to our Blessing Bag Outreach Program for those experiencing homelessness. Our newest specialty bags join alongside our “Just for Girls. Period.” by offering discreetly designed feminine hygiene products while simultaneously respecting the trans person. We feel more committed than ever to serving the needs of one of the largest growing segments of homelessness; those LGBTQ persons rejected by family and friends and forced to live on the streets. In very real and tangible ways that value, respect, and affirm the diversity of their experiences and identities, we continue to care. We listened, we heard, we acted and now, we love even more.
People with Pets:
Homelessness and hunger affects more than just people. Animals are God’s creatures as well and deserve our help as much as their human companions. In addition to the basic bag, we also add:
- Dog Food (dry)
- Cat Food (small cans wet, or dry)
- Pet treats
- Pet Toys
- Leashes
- Collars