Bags of Hope and Gear for Snow Camp

Bags of Hope Supplies List

This November, we are collecting the following items in partnership with
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. The items will be stuffed into nylon
drawstring bags provided by UGMTC to create Bags of Hope for people who are unhoused. ECC Youth will be stuffing the bags in early December.

Please bring items to the Shoreview Community Center on Sunday mornings, to Emmanuel Studios (6:30-9pm Tuesdays or Wednesdays), or to the Tanglewood Drive church office (10am-noon Monday mornings or 10am-3pm Wednesdays). Collection will end on Sunday, November 30. We will have drop off bins available at each location.

New Apparel (men’s and women’s)
● Gloves
● Stocking caps
● Scarves
● Socks

Toiletries
● Hands and feet warmers
● Toothbrushes and toothpaste
● Stick deodorants
● Small hand sanitizers

Nutrition
● Granola bars or small snack foods
● Bottled water

Encouragement
● Bible verses
● Notes of encouragement or prayer

NOT NEEDED: Tylenol, any medication, larger food items, and gift cards
Thank you for partnering with us on this project!

If you'd like to download this information, a PDF is available here.

Snow Gear for Camp

If you are cleaning out your closets as we head into winter, please consider donating gently used coats, snow pants, boots, and other winter gear (sizes 1 and up for snow boots). You can bring them to the Community Center by Sunday, November 30th or drop them off at Studio Church on a Tuesday. For any questions, reach out to our Care Coordinator, Tessa Pinkstaff at tessa.pinkstaff@emmanuel.church.