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June 8, 2010
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Manna Bags
At the Merrill home, we came up with a pretty creative idea to help those in need. We call them Manna bags…
Wonderful idea, thanks! One thing I noticed as you packed the bag…….. no spoon or napkin for the fruit cup. You could purchase the ready made utensil/napkin packs. OR, you could give one of the local fast food joints a way to bless the homeless by asking them to each donate a dozen or so sealed utinsel packages.
Thanks for you wonderful emails and blog! Linda
That’s wonderful to do, here in El Salvador are many children asking for money.They are posted in every light of every street almost.Many of them, ask money to buy inhalants and they do it right there.
I always have a lunch box with snack for my son and daughter,to make them eat something after school.What we do is leave cookies or granola bars,or we bought bread at the bakery and that’s what we give them.
But is a really nice sugestion to prepare the bag ahead just for the purpose of giving.
Thank you for the everyday fuel of your articles……I love them!
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Linda, thanks for your great idea about utensils! I appreciate it!
Mark,
At first glance I thought this title was “Mamma Bags”…I did a double take since I do not allow my children to use the words “Mamma” and “Bag” in the same sentence!
Just kidding of course.
Great Idea and a Great Work you and Susan are doing!
Much love,
pat
great idea – you could also include an index card with a Bible verse on it or a spiritual track
I love the look of the new blog!
Hey Pat. I've never done a mamma bag! Glad you like the new blog. Come back soon.
Carroll, that's exactly what I did! Hope everyone does the same. Thanks for visiting!
unfortunately, some of those people don't want the bags. only money. some have refused food being handed to them, as they tend to make $100-$150/day standing on the corner in busy intersections.
i try not to encourage people to stand on the street corners by giving them anything, but instead help out in a soup kitchen, or donate the food to a shelter.
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