Backpack Program 2020

Backpack Day: August 15, 2020

NEW On-line Silent Basket Auction

There’s nothing like the excitement of a friendly bidding war on a basket filled with some favorite goodies. This year we are going to do something new! Since we couldn’t come together for the annual spaghetti dinner and basket auction, we still need to raise the money we would have raised that night. On June 12-14, the backpack team will be holding an online silent basket auction. This will be a FUN-draiser where bidders will receive updates from the website when other bids threaten to take your coveted prize away. You can watch and bid on your favorite baskets all weekend!

Now, here’s where we need your immediate help. We need baskets. If you created a basket for the spaghetti dinner & auction or would like to contribute a basket or item, please connect with Liz Lewis at erlewis1202@gmail.com or Tara Borda at tborda514@gmail.com to arrange drop off of your basket.

Baskets are due May 30.

Socks & Underwear Needs

Not only does Wesley Church provide children with backpacks filled with school supplies, but we also provide kids with new socks and underwear. If you would like to help provide socks and underwear for the children attending the festival, the backpack team has created an Amazon wishlist, where you can see the sizes needed and can have it shipped directly to a team member. Click this link to make your purchase.

Clothing Drive Fundraiser

The Clothing Drive Fundraiser is still going on until further notice. The new pickup date will be announced as we know more about the status of the Coronavirus. Please continue to clean out and save your bags for this fundraiser. If you’d like to bring them to the church, you can leave them on the bench near the front door and someone will take them inside within approx. 24 hours. Please consider the weather when you drop them off. Clothing will be sorted by the company and used locally and abroad. Unusable items will be recycled. All clothing, towels, curtains, bedding, bags, shoes, belts, and stuffed animals are accepted. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cindy Long (484-554-3852).

Photos from 2019