We have everything to serve the 23 kids we have this week so if you're shopping, please shop for next week's needs! Thank you!
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:14
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
8/31 Update SIX kids added yesterday!
I got a call at the end of the school day yesterday that we have an additional SIX kids! That brings our total to 23!!! I am excited to be able to assist these kids but that means that we have a few more donations that are needed TODAY. I'm requesting 7 of the following... just in case:
ravioli
mac n cheese (easy mac envelopes and word has it that Aldi has them on sale for $1.69/box)
raisins
pudding
peanut butter
jelly
ritz crackers
I already had a small surplus on everything else. The plastic tub is on the front porch for anyone that wants to donate today! Thank you!
ravioli
mac n cheese (easy mac envelopes and word has it that Aldi has them on sale for $1.69/box)
raisins
pudding
peanut butter
jelly
ritz crackers
I already had a small surplus on everything else. The plastic tub is on the front porch for anyone that wants to donate today! Thank you!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Donations Needed for 9/8
Woo! Hoo! The only thing left that we need for this week is one package of raisins! Praise God everything has come in and I am so excited every time I go to my front door and there's a PILE of groceries sitting there! So that everyone can plan for next week and especially since it's a holiday weekend, I am posting next week's needs today. Thank you to everyone that has donated or spread the word!
The following items are needed the week of September 8:
18 individual boxes of cereal
2 boxes of instant oatmeal (with 10 in each)
18 cans of chili
18 cans of beefaroni
20 packages of individual easy mac
19 cans of peas
10 juice boxes
20 fruit snacks (I don't know how many come in a box but we'll need 20 individual servings)
This is subject to change if more kids are added to the program before Wednesday, 9/7.
Thank you!
The following items are needed the week of September 8:
18 individual boxes of cereal
2 boxes of instant oatmeal (with 10 in each)
18 cans of chili
18 cans of beefaroni
20 packages of individual easy mac
19 cans of peas
10 juice boxes
20 fruit snacks (I don't know how many come in a box but we'll need 20 individual servings)
This is subject to change if more kids are added to the program before Wednesday, 9/7.
Thank you!
Today's Donation Status
As of right now there are a few things still needed for this week:
2 Jelly (plastic container please)
3 boxes Ritz Crackers
15 cans of corn (the kind that doesn't need a can opener is preferred)
17 cans of soup (something kids like and that doesn't need a can opener please)
1 package of raisins
14 regular size boxes of mac n cheese
Just a reminder that since there is no school on Friday, we will need to have all of these needs fulfilled by Wednesday. Since there is no school next Monday and it's a holiday over the weekend, I will be posting next week's needs soon so that if you're shopping and want to throw in a few things for next week, you can. I know that we won't be able to do any shopping over the weekend and I'm sure that if you're out of town you won't either so I want to let you all know asap!
If you want to comment on here with what you're bringing over, that would help others to know what is still needed. Thanks!
2 Jelly (plastic container please)
3 boxes Ritz Crackers
15 cans of corn (the kind that doesn't need a can opener is preferred)
17 cans of soup (something kids like and that doesn't need a can opener please)
1 package of raisins
14 regular size boxes of mac n cheese
Just a reminder that since there is no school on Friday, we will need to have all of these needs fulfilled by Wednesday. Since there is no school next Monday and it's a holiday over the weekend, I will be posting next week's needs soon so that if you're shopping and want to throw in a few things for next week, you can. I know that we won't be able to do any shopping over the weekend and I'm sure that if you're out of town you won't either so I want to let you all know asap!
If you want to comment on here with what you're bringing over, that would help others to know what is still needed. Thanks!
Deliveries Today, 8/29
I will leave a large tub on the front porch for deliveries this morning. I will be in and out until 2pm today. If you'd like to wait until I am for sure home, I plan to be back at 2.
Address for deliveries: 118 Wimbledon Ct, 63368
Phone: 314-540-4718
I will update this evening with what is still needed to pack this week's bags. Thanks!
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Address for deliveries: 118 Wimbledon Ct, 63368
Phone: 314-540-4718
I will update this evening with what is still needed to pack this week's bags. Thanks!
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Donations Needed by 8/31
The following items are needed this week:
10 Peanut Butter (small jars please)
10 Jelly (plastic container please)
6 boxes Ritz Crackers
10 individual boxes of cereal
15 cans of corn (the kind that doesn't need a can opener is preferred)
3 boxes of individual instant oatmeal
17 cans of soup (something kids like and that doesn't need a can opener please)
15 cans of ravioli (the kind that doesn't need a can opener is preferred)
1 package of raisins
1 package of 6 applesauces
2 packages of peanut butter crackers
This is subject to change if more kids are added to the program before Wednesday. Thank you!
10 Peanut Butter (small jars please)
10 Jelly (plastic container please)
6 boxes Ritz Crackers
10 individual boxes of cereal
15 cans of corn (the kind that doesn't need a can opener is preferred)
3 boxes of individual instant oatmeal
17 cans of soup (something kids like and that doesn't need a can opener please)
15 cans of ravioli (the kind that doesn't need a can opener is preferred)
1 package of raisins
1 package of 6 applesauces
2 packages of peanut butter crackers
This is subject to change if more kids are added to the program before Wednesday. Thank you!
What is Bear Necessities?
If you're here, you have possibly already heard what Bear Necessities is either from John Weldon Elementary or my other blog post. The short version of it is that it is a liaison between two groups of people in one community. Basically, a community of people behaving like a real community. Some have much. Some have nothing. Bear Necessities closes part of that gap between the two by providing food to students over the weekends that may not have much at home. Everything received by students in this community is donated by others in the community. By the provision of Christ Jesus, Bear Necessities is currently serving John Weldon Elementary.
In the last 48 hours, since my name has been attached to this, I have received many sweet emails, texts and personal thank yous and compliments. What I would like for everyone to know is this idea is not mine. If it were possible to be anonymous, I would but it's not realistic since a central place to donate is needed. This idea came from much prayer and leading by my Savior and friend, Jesus and it is through Him that I believe that this can work!
I have also received many ideas of a "bigger picture" of what this can be. Believe me, my head is swirling and I have so many ideas on this but I want to make sure that everything is done well and right now, that requires taking it one day at a time. Yesterdays goal was to get enough food for the kids that had signed up and deliver it to school. Today's goal is to create two ways for community members to know what we need. One is here and the other is the Facebook page. I will update each weekly with what is needed to fulfill the week's mission. Tomorrow's goal is to rest and enjoy my family! After that... well, we'll just have to wait and see!
With that, I am grateful that we (and I say "we" because MANY donated yesterday and Thursday to make this possible) were able to provide food for the weekend to the six kids that were signed up by yesterday morning. At the end of the day yesterday, we had another ELEVEN that signed up! That brings us to 17 students at the moment. It's a bittersweet thing to know that there is such a need for this in our community but I'm confident that, together, this will be fulfilled as well.
I will close with a few questions that have come to me so far on how to best purchase items for this.
1. Can I donate big boxes of cereal?
Bear Necessities cannot take regular sized boxes of cereal because everything has to fit inconspicuously into each child's backpack. The small individual size boxes are perfect for this! If you have extra bigger sizes that you don't need, I would be happy to drop them off at Calvary Church's food pantry. They feed several families every week from our area.
2. Can I bring things in bulk?
While I encourage you to buy in bulk, I do not have room for an entire food pantry in my basement. If you are going to buy in bulk and are not able to keep it at your house, please call me first to make sure I have room for the amount. It is possible that this will change in the future but this is what I'm thinking right now.
3. How can I help?
Check the FB page or here each week before you go to the grocery store and donate! In the future I hope to have things set up so that families can help pack the bags as well and I will let you know as soon as that is ready. I will also be needing someone to make occasional phone calls, do research, copy, etc. If that's something you are interested in volunteering for, please let me know.
That's it for now. Please comment below, whether it's just a comment or a question. I am so very excited to be serving our great JWE community!
In the last 48 hours, since my name has been attached to this, I have received many sweet emails, texts and personal thank yous and compliments. What I would like for everyone to know is this idea is not mine. If it were possible to be anonymous, I would but it's not realistic since a central place to donate is needed. This idea came from much prayer and leading by my Savior and friend, Jesus and it is through Him that I believe that this can work!
I have also received many ideas of a "bigger picture" of what this can be. Believe me, my head is swirling and I have so many ideas on this but I want to make sure that everything is done well and right now, that requires taking it one day at a time. Yesterdays goal was to get enough food for the kids that had signed up and deliver it to school. Today's goal is to create two ways for community members to know what we need. One is here and the other is the Facebook page. I will update each weekly with what is needed to fulfill the week's mission. Tomorrow's goal is to rest and enjoy my family! After that... well, we'll just have to wait and see!
With that, I am grateful that we (and I say "we" because MANY donated yesterday and Thursday to make this possible) were able to provide food for the weekend to the six kids that were signed up by yesterday morning. At the end of the day yesterday, we had another ELEVEN that signed up! That brings us to 17 students at the moment. It's a bittersweet thing to know that there is such a need for this in our community but I'm confident that, together, this will be fulfilled as well.
I will close with a few questions that have come to me so far on how to best purchase items for this.
1. Can I donate big boxes of cereal?
Bear Necessities cannot take regular sized boxes of cereal because everything has to fit inconspicuously into each child's backpack. The small individual size boxes are perfect for this! If you have extra bigger sizes that you don't need, I would be happy to drop them off at Calvary Church's food pantry. They feed several families every week from our area.
2. Can I bring things in bulk?
While I encourage you to buy in bulk, I do not have room for an entire food pantry in my basement. If you are going to buy in bulk and are not able to keep it at your house, please call me first to make sure I have room for the amount. It is possible that this will change in the future but this is what I'm thinking right now.
3. How can I help?
Check the FB page or here each week before you go to the grocery store and donate! In the future I hope to have things set up so that families can help pack the bags as well and I will let you know as soon as that is ready. I will also be needing someone to make occasional phone calls, do research, copy, etc. If that's something you are interested in volunteering for, please let me know.
That's it for now. Please comment below, whether it's just a comment or a question. I am so very excited to be serving our great JWE community!
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