Planning to head to BJ's this afternoon.
If I get all items for the goodie-bag, id like to start putting them together on Sunday around 2p.
Will take as well any gently-worn backpacks/ sweatshirts/ etc/
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Still accepting money/ casseroles/ desserts/ drinks/ etc.
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Next Friday: Need help preparing all/ baking casseroles at church/ looks like will need help transporting items/ serving/ cleaning-up.
I know a couple of families already told me they'd love to help.
Thanks
Gerry
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Got some good stuff at BJ's:
little cereal boxes
gum
fruit snacks
blow pops
chips
bags of fruit
eclairs/ puffs
breakfast bars
indiv. peanuts/ nuts
Looking excellent for next Friday night
NEEDS:
Money--purchased some 1400 items for about $1000--so for about $5 per person--we have winter hats/ gloves/ scarves/ ear muffs as well as a toothbrush/ razor also pair of underwear and socks for each homeless person next week. Still short in the fundraising.
Still need a few more casseroles/ hot entree
Still need desserts/ cakes/ cookies/ etc
Still need drinks: soda/ water/ juice
Also, like to get Candy/ gum also toiletries--travel size would be great
Can also used gently-worn backpacks/ sweats/ coats
BIG THANKS
Like to start putting bags together this weekend. Prepare and get everything organized next friday afternoon. Cook casseroles 3-4p. Serve in Baltimore starting at 5p
Gerry
Gerry & Lynn,
YES, a plethora of Christmas cards are being signed! St. Peter's the Rock finsihed 84 yesterday, I'll bring another 84 to Co-op today, and the rest I'll get from my children's CCD classes Sunday for a grand total of 200+!!
I'm also in for two casseroles on the 4th Friday - I can do three, if need be.
Lynn, see ya at co-op.... I'm ALL about cancelling the 20th if we're not stuffing bags for Gerry.
Cheers!
Brynne
Hi Gerry,
Yes, we will have the socks for you. I’ll actually be getting most if not all of them tomorrow (12/13) when our group meets in the morning. We’ll also be doing some Christmas cards. I believe Brynne is arranging to get some done by other groups too.
I see from your other email that you plan to stuff the bags this coming weekend. Will you need help with stuffing next Wed. morning too? Our homeschool group can help out next Wed. if you need help then. I would need to know ASAP though as we are considering not meeting on the 20th. (We would go ahead and meet however, if you’d like help stuffing bags.)
I can bring 3 casseroles instead of 2.
Thanks!
Lynn
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 6:29 AM
Subject: Still purchasing items, so no elfs needed to put goodie bags together tomorrow
Looking at Weds--maybe even Friday am.
Still getting money and purchasing more items. Just ordered 200 sweatshirts/ combs/ lip balm. I think there is still more we can do. Basically, this is a grassroots campaign which sprung from a once a month casserole drive at church to feed the homeless. This email list and thus word spread from that list is the advertising. So, basically this email list will be able to feed I am sure over 200 homeless men and each will receive a goodie bag of a sweatshirt/ winter hat/ gloves/ scarves/ ear muffs/ candy/ gum/ breakfast bar/ nuts/ razor/ toothbrush/ comb/ etc.
So, goodie bag looking good. A lot of stuff to pack into 200 bags or so.
OK, dinner on Friday night also looking good: right now we have a salad course/ I think we are up to some 20 casseroles--so figure how many do each feed--some 10?/ Desserts/ drinks: soda/ water/ juice/ coffee--not sure how we can heat, etc.
Our Lady of the Fields kitchen will cook some 24 casseroles.
So, still collecting money/ casseroles/ desserts/ drinks.
Also, still need help on Friday
THANKS
Gerry
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:38 PM
Subject: homeless
I am gearing up to be able to feed at least 200 men next week. I am also planning to have 200 goodie bags with collected items. I plan to have a salad course/ casserole/ and dessert. I also have drinks--not sure about coffee machine. I worked out with a restaurant to provide to-go boxes with a nice sandwhich and chips for each of the 200 as well.
So should be plenty of food and gifts
Gerry
More people stepping up to the plate.......
Just ordered 200 sweatshirts/ 1000 combs/ 100 lip balm. Our Lady of the Fields co-op just brought over some 200 pairs of socks, etc.
Also, on top of all the food we have for over 200 plus gift bags filled with much needed items--we will be able to give each as they leave a to-go box with a great sandwich and chips from Beef 'O' Brady Restaurant (valued at over $1200). The to-go box alone is meal in itself.
Still collecting: money/ items for goodie bags: winter items, toiletries, candy, etc/ casseroles/ Desserts/ Drinks
THANKS and continue to keep Christ in Christmas!
Gerry
Ok--looking real good for Friday
Still need about $150
Also, drinks and desserts
Casseroles looking good--just limited on how many I can cook/ transport.
Not packing goodie bags until Thurs --maybe Friday am since I have to wait until all my orders come in--so could still use winter clothes items/ toiletries/ etc.
May need coolers for casseroles and drinks. Not sure on how many transporters/ servers I have but we have a bunch of stuff to transport. Looks like we will serve buffet style.
Thanks
Gerry
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