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Lunch Bags With a Smile
DURATION
Less than 30 MinutesWHERE
This project can be done in your home!
WHEN
Throughout the yearWHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED
Adult may be needed to purchase the bags and help deliver or mail to our facility
HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
A decorated lunch bag helps bring a smile and feelings of joy to someone who may not have contact with others throughout their day.
DESCRIPTION
Our goal of is to help homebound, elderly, veterans and disabled persons maintain a sense of independence, with an improved quality of life while remaining in their own homes.
Decorate size 10 (brown and/or white) lunch bags with pictures, flowers, etc. to help brighten a senior's day.
ITEMS NEEDED
- Size 10 white or brown lunch bags
- Crayons, pencils, markers, etc. to decorate
- Mailing envelope/package (if sending via mail)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
NEXT STEPS
Purchase size 10 white or brown lunch bags. Then grab your crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc. and let your inner artist start creating. See the step-by-step instructions for details!
WEBSITE
Sending or dropping off items to a nonprofit? Don't forget to tell them you found them through PGK! Download and print a packing slip here.
- Purchase size 10 lunch bags (white or brown).
- Decorate the bags with pictures or designs of your choice. (Please no glitter on the bags, as they will hold food items.) Feel free to add inspiring messages too!
- Drop off or mail your finished bags to: 317 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814 (We're located downstairs in the fellowship hall of the Belmont Heights United Methodist Church.)