Hi everyone!
Thanks so much for all of the donations that came in last week.  We are in a great position to be able to take care of all of the kids through Christmas break and into January.  The support of this program continues to  amaze us.  As you all know, this program doesn't have a budget.  There is no guarantee or line-item expense that ensures it will continue.  This program thrives off of the generosity of each person who chooses to give week after week, month after month.  We've said it before, but it is worth repeating, that we live in an amazing and very blessed community.  Since we started Helping Hands a little over a year ago, we have always had exactly what we needed to provide for the children each weekend. As the number of children in the program grows, so does your support, and it's a beautiful thing! As  you enjoy Christmas with  your families and friends, please continue to pray for the families we serve and that God will continue to provide for them through our community.  Thank you and God bless you all!

This weekend and Christmas Break

Hello and happy Monday!  We wanted to send out a quick update for Helping Hands.  In just a couple of weeks, our kiddos are going to be out of school for Christmas break.  In addition to needing items for this weekend, we would like to be able to collect enough food to send home some extras next week for their extended break.  We need quite a few items in order to make that happen-our shelves are pretty bare!  Following is a list of things we are either low on or completely out of:

Ravioli
Beefaroni
Soup (packets or cans) 
Individual mac n cheese packets
Canned chicken/tuna
Spaghetti O's
Chili
Snacks (peanuts, popcorn, applesauce, cheese crackers are all good items to send home)
Oatmeal
Cereal/granola bars
Full size cereal (we need 32 boxes by next week for Christmas break)

If you would like to donate, please bring your items to Crystal City Elementary School any time during normal school hours.  Any items you contribute will go directly to children at Crystal City Elementary School.

We are so grateful that you have all embraced this program, and we really appreciate your continued generosity.  As you prepare for the upcoming Holidays, please continue to keep Helping Hands and the families we serve in your prayers.  Thank you and God bless you for all you do!