Backpacks of Hope

Our annual Backpacks of Hope school supplies took place on August 21-22, 2010 here at Metropolitan Ministries.  

 THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS FOR A WONDERFUL EVENT!

CONTENTS OF BACKPACK 

• New Backpacks
• 3-Ring Binders (1" or smaller) 
• Rulers
• Erasers
• Scissors
• Folders
• Colored Markers - Box
• Colored Pencils - Box
• Spiral Notebook
• Notebook Paper
• Pencil Storage Bag/Box
• Crayons - 24 pack
• Pencils - 12 pack
• Pencil Sharpener
• Hand Sanitizer
• Composition Notebook
• Pens-10 Black or Blue
• 3 Prong Pocket Folder
• Kleenex Single Packs
• Glue Stick
• Highlighter

• Khaki Pants and shorts (children's size 5 through adult sizes) 
• Solid Color Polo Shirts (children's size 5 through adult sizes)

OR
$55 $25 to provide a fully stocked backpack
$100 $50 to provide a backpack, underwear, socks, shoes and clothes for one child
(Thanks to a generous donation, we were able to lower our actual costs for these items this year!)

Call 813.209.1034 or email angie.pattison@metromin.org for more information. 

DO YOU STILL NEED HELP WITH A BACKPACK?
Call 813.209.1200 or 813.209.1044 for registration requirements and information.

• If you did not pick up your backpack on the 21st or 22nd, you are more than welcome to come to the Outreach office next week with your registration cards to receive backpack(s)
• For those who received a Rain Check, please come to the Outreach office next week to receive school supplies as available
• For those who did not register or receive a rain check, please come to the Outreach office with Photo ID and either a social security card or birth certificate for each child to apply for available school supplies

SPECIAL THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION: