2026 LENTEN OUTREACH
During Lent, we will once again collect items for the Comfort Cases backpack program. Comfort Cases assembles backpacks filled with comfort/personal care items for children entering foster care (www.comfortcases.org). The following items are needed for the backpacks.
- Shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
- Body wash or soap (travel size)
- Lotion (travel size)
- Deodorant (travel size)
- Toothbrushes (youth and adult, 1-3 pack only)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Baby wipes
- Baby washcloths
- Baby bibs
- Baby lotion and diaper cream
- Blankets (30” x 40” or smaller)
- Pajamas (no nightgowns) All sizes needed – from newborn thru Adult XL
- Coloring books and crayons
- Stuffed animals (12” or smaller)
- (Items must be new; toiletries must be travel-size)
Look for our Comfort Collection container in the narthex on Sunday mornings. Monetary donations towards items are also appreciated. Contact Leslie Hinkle with any questions (Lhinkle123@aol.com or 301-717-7033). Thank you!
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