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BOOK BAG BUDDIES PROGRAM

The Book Bag Buddies program at Manning Elementary provides weekend food packs for children in need. Rosemary UMC has faithfully supported these children for many years by providing these packs. This month, our congregation will focus on this mission by collecting items needed for bags, collecting donations and participating in a church wide packing day . 

Due to the higher prices of food,, the money for Book Bag Buddies doesn't go as far. The items needed for the Book Bag Buddies should be brought on the first Sunday of each month. ( Items listed below) . Donations are also helpful. Please make your check to Rosemary Methodist Church and iin the FOR line put  C4C. 

There will be collection bins in the narthex. We serve 90 children on a weekly basis so we will need 360 of the following items: 

● Canned pastas (Chef Boyardee cans, mac and cheese cups NO full boxes that need extra ingredients)

● Individually wrapped cracker packs (nabs) 

● Fruit cups/apple sauce 

● Breakfast bars

● Gummy fruit snacks 

We will also be collecting donations for those that would like to contribute in that way. Checks should be made out to Rosemary UMC and “Book Bag Buddies” should be written in the memo. 

Our church wide packing day will be in the fellowship hall,