A Class Tradition

Back-to-School means getting back into a routine! Get your child’s class together to create these DIY Homeless Blessing Bags. This activity is a great way for big groups to serve together.

Assign each child in the class a different item from the list below and gather together after school to assemble the bags. The kids will love seeing each other to put together the DIY Homeless Blessing Bags.

Encourage each child to be on the lookout for someone to bless. Urge them to recognize their responsibility for others then share their experience with their friends in class.

DIY HOMELESS BLESSING BAGS ITEMS:

  • 1-gallon zip-top bag filled with toiletries
  • throat lozenges
  • hand sanitizer
  • hand or face lotion
  • packaged hand wipes
  • lip balm
  • soap/shampoo
  • card or note of encouragement (preferably containing Scripture)
  • blanket
  • gift cards to fast-food restaurants
  • juice boxes
  • packaged cheese and crackers
  • energy bars
  • packaged tuna (no cans requiring an opener)
  • beef jerky
  • 1 sweet, nonperishable item (such as pudding or hard candy)
  • plastic utensils and napkin
  • small Bible
  • bus schedule
  • prepaid phone card
  • gloves, knit beanie, socks
  • resource list for the homeless in your area
  • ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE PERSON