This document provides instructions for making blessing bags to distribute to the homeless. It recommends including essential hygiene and first aid items like hand warmers, socks, granola bars, soap, and bandages in reusable bags. The document suggests organizing a blessing bag event to gather community donations, making a list of needed supplies, and having participants each bring a set number of the same item to make assembling the bags easier. Information on blessing bags can be found online, at local shelters, food banks, and churches.

1. How to make
blessing bags
for the
homeless.
Nicole Andolsek
HMDS 101

2. Blessing bags;
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make blessing bags for the less
fortunate.
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out, and have some necessary items for
survival.

3. Blessing bag contents;
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Hand warmers
Socks
Hats
Gloves
Band aids
Tooth brush/tooth paste
Tampons/ pads
Razers
Water
Granola bars/apple sauce
Soap/shampoo/conditioner
Deoderant
Hand wipes
Tylenol

4. Blessing Bag Event!
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This is a humbling
experience that people
like to participate in. This
makes it easier for
gathering mass
contents.
Sending out an open
invitation.
Making a list of wanted
items.
Asking people to bring a
certain amount of one
item.

5. How to get information on
blessing bags for the
homeless.
 The
internet
 Local shelters
 Local food banks
 Local churches