Outreach

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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