Our Immediate Needs ministry provides personal care and comfort items for infants and children who are removed from their homes due to abuse/neglect and placed into foster care.
The first day away from home is understandably very traumatic for these children. They often leave their homes with all their belongings placed in a black garbage bag with the unspoken message that they and all their belongings are no better than trash. This effort aims to provide an infant or child with a nice duffel bag filled with essential items that help provide comfort as they transition.
DROP OFF DAYS / TIMES
9A-5P, M-F, NOT COLLECTING ON THE WEEKENDS
PLYMOUTH CAMPUS, MAIN ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE AREA RIGHT OF THE REVOLVING DOORS
These bags are for girls who are entering the Vista Maria program. Many ladies come scared and with little or no possessions. To help comfort them, we would like to provide a bag for them to call their own.
How to get started:
1. Purchase a reusable shopping bag with no zippers and fill it with the new items below. Be sure to stay consistent with your sizes.
2. Attach a label to the bag with the clothing size listed and bring it on collection day.
3. Drop your bag off any time during the week or when you attend a service at the front desk to the attention of Outreach Ministries.
Items needed include:
- 3 pair of fun socks
- 3 pairs of underwear (briefs or boy shorts) in fun colors and patterns
- 1 set of pajamas (size XS-3X)
- 1 bar of Dove soap with plastic soap holder
- 1 deodorant
- 1 Chapstick
- 1 body lotion (no glass, please)
- 1 hairbrush
- 1 comb
- 1 full-size toothpaste with a toothbrush and a toothbrush case
- 1 full-size shampoo & conditioner
- 1 journal (no metal or wire binding, please)
- 1 teddy bear or other huggable stuffed animal (no beanie babies, please)
- Sizes needed for all clothing: Misses S, M, L, XL, XXL; Juniors sizes 3 to 17; Women’s sizes 14-26
How to get started:
1. Purchase a 26 – 30″ Duffel Bag
2. Choose if this is for a boy or girl and the age you would like to shop for (ages 2-12).
3. Shop for items listed below.
4. Drop your bag off any time during the week or when you attend a service at the front desk to the attention of Outreach Ministries.
Supply List:
- Pillow & Pillow Case
- Twin Size Blanket
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Pajamas
- Socks
- Underwear
- Small Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Small liquid body soap
- Small Stuffed animal
- Book
- Flashlight
Infant Bags are for children ages 0-24 months who have just been adopted or removed from their home and placed in foster care. These bags will give some relief to the new parents and provide basic supplies for the new child.
How to get started:
1. Purchase a diaper bag.
2. Choose if this is for a male or female child.
3. Shop for items listed below.
4. Drop your bag off any time during the week or when you attend a service at the front desk to the attention of Outreach Ministries.
Supply List:
- Boys and Girls 0 to 24 months
- Onesie (packet of three)
- Outfit
- Bottles (3-6 bottles)
- Pacifier
- Blanket
- Small toy
- Socks
- Diaper rash cream
- Bibs
Questions? Contact Us