Originally Posted by tranum

Lutheran World Relief had specifications online for school bags, so a group of us at church made them from sturdy fabric we had on hand. We made copies of the school supplies (list also provided online by World Relief) and put a list in each bag and hung the bags on a hall tree in the church. People could take as many bags as they wanted and fill them then return to the hall tree. We also made a collection box for cash in case they wanted to help but didn't wish to shop for supplies. Our little church filled 75 bags this way and if we buy on sale, it costs very little but helps so much.