Little Homeschool Blessings: Missions Box Monday: Homeless & Homeless Shelters

Monday, April 20, 2015

Missions Box Monday: Homeless & Homeless Shelters

Missions Box Monday this week is all about sharing the love of God with those that are homeless or staying in a homeless shelter.

Some things that folks that are homeless need...

back packs
soap
shampoo
comb or brush
deodorant
toilet paper
toothpaste
toothbrush
clean clothes
coats
hats
gloves
umbrellas
blankets
sleeping pads
gift cards or certificates to restaurants
Bible
address to a local center or church that supplies meals, clothing, showers, coffee or other necessities

Getting these necessities together and putting them in the back pack or finding ways to attach most of the items to the back pack makes things easiest to transport. You could make up a few of these and then keep them in your car!

Most Homeless Shelters have specific needs according to what services they offer, but an idea of some things to get you started could include:

Household Products and Cleaner
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Trash Bags
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Napkins
Tissues
Light Bulbs
Bandages
Antibiotic ointments
Pain relievers
Children's pain relievers
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene items
Diapers
Baby wipes
Shampoo for Adults and Children
Antibacterial soap
Soap for Adults and Children
Pillows
Clothing for adults and children
Towels
Pillows
Bedding and Linens

The Homeless Shelter that is closest to us allows folks to stay over night, but they must leave during the day. There are many children that stay there with their families.

One Christmas, we put together backpacks for the kids that included gloves, hats, and small gifts. Recently, we decided to make some snack packs.

We started by decorating a brown paper bag.