Backpack

Christmas Backpack Program

“Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matthew 25:40)

WMU is preparing for the Christmas Backpack for Kentucky kids. Last year LFBC donated 90 backpacks, our goal is 100 this year. Each month we will be collecting different items for the backpacks. There will be red boxes in the lobby for collection. 

  • June

    HYGENE ITEMS (At least 2 items): 

    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
    • Mild bar soap (boxed and in plastic bag)
    •  Shampoo (securely sealed & in a plastic bag)
    • Hairbrush
    • Comb
    • Ponytail holders
    • Barrettes
    • Hair clips
    • Washcloth
    • etc.

  • July

    TOYS (at least 1 item):

    • Small cars

    • Balls

    • Dolls

    • Stuffed Animals

    • Kazoos

    • Harmonicas 

    • Yo-yos

    • Jump ropes

    • Sidewalk chalk

    • Small Etch a Sketch

    • Toys that light up/make noise

    • Slinky

    • Frisbee

    • Card games (Ol’ Maid, Go Fish, etc.)

  • August

    SCHOOL SUPPLIES: 

    • Pencils
    • Crayons
    • Scissors
    • Glue Sticks
    • Erasers
    • Notebooks
    • Coloring Pencils
    • Pencil bags or boxes
    • Rulers
    • Pencil sharpener
    • Washable markers

  • September

    FOOD & OTHER ITEMS:

    • Canned food with pop-tops (nothing that requires can opener and no plastic containers)
    • Protein bars
    • Hard candy (NO chocolate)
    • Lollipops
    • Mints
    • Gum
    • Children’s or Teen Bible (KJV, Gods Word, or CSB)
    • Age-appropriate Christian Books
    • Sunglasses
    • Watches
    • Flashlights (provide extra batteries)