MARSHALL: Christmas Backpacks

One of the ways you can help with the relief efforts following Hurricane Helene is to provide families with the opportunity to celebrate Christmas this year by filling a backpack with age appropriate items and sending the backpack as a donation.  Each backpack donated will be distributed to families on Thanksgiving Day in Marshall, NC as part of the "PROJECT: Thanksgiving in Marshall."

The button below is a "Backpack Checklist" for you to print and take with you as you shop for and fill these Christmas Backpacks!
ITEMS TO COLLECT:
All backpacks and their content should be new.  Used clothing can be donated, but not as part of the Christmas Backpacks.
  • A Zippered Backpack: Choose a backpack that is appropriate for the age and gender of the backpack's content.  You can pick up a free backpack in the lobby of the Lowe's YMCA in Mooresville while supplies last (100 backpacks have been donated).
  • Bible: The most important item to include is a Bible.  There are many children and youth Bibles from which to choose.  No particular version is required.  Here are two recommendations: Kids (Ages 4-10) & Youth (Ages 11-17).  These have over 300 highlighted Scripture passages that remind the children and youth that God loves them!
  • Warm Clothing: Pack a winter cap, gloves, 2-3 pairs of socks, and scarf.
  • Canned Food (3-4 cans): Pack metal cans with a pop-top that doesn't require a can opener.  Recommended canned items include: Spaghettios, vegetables, & fruit.
  • Age-Appropriate Toys: Pack at least one toy.  For example: toy cars, doll, Lego, Slinky, or stuffed animals.
  • Age-Appropriate Games: Pack at least one game.  For example: a card game, puzzle, jump rope, sidewalk chalk, or ball.
  • Toiletries: Pack such hygiene items as toothbrush, soap, washcloth, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and a brush/comb.  Avoid "travel-size" toiletries, but fit all of the items on a one-gallon Ziploc bag to prevent the items from leaking in the backpack.
  • Candy: Pack wrapped candy.  Avoid chocolate or peanut products.  The chocolate melts and the peanuts have allergy risks.
COLLECTION DETAILS:
DEADLINE: All Christmas Backpacks should be dropped off with Grace Point Church by Sunday, November 24 before 11:30am.

DROP-OFF: Backpacks can be dropped off at the Lowe's YMCA at 170 Joe Knox Avenue in Mooresville, NC any time during operational hours.

PICK-UP: If you have a donation of 10+ backpacks, we may be able to come pick them up from you.  Please contact Pastor Chris Dortch at 704-360-3992 to make arrangements for us to come pick up your Christmas Backpack donation

SHIPPING: If you would like to ship your Christmas Backpack donations, please send them to Grace Point Church, Christmas Backpacks, 139 Drawbridge Court, Mooresville, NC 28117.
LABELING DETAILS:
RIBBON COLOR SYSTEM: Please label each backpack with either a blue or pink ribbon.  A blue ribbon on the handle of the backpack will let us know it's for a boy.  A pink ribbon on the handle of the backpack will let us know it's for a girl.

AGE GROUP RIBBON: In addition to the pink or blue ribbon, please place a secondary ribbon to indicate age group.
Yellow: Ages 4-7
Green: Ages 8-10
Red: Ages 11-14
White: Ages 15-17
Please have all backpacks labeled prior to drop-off.  This will speed up our preparation and distribution process.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Pastor Chris Dortch, Grace Point Church
Email: [email protected]
Church: 704-360-3992 
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