These are survivor kits for the homeless people on the streets. While we know soup kitchens, homeless shelters, churches, mission houses, etc. fill a huge need in the homeless community, there are always going to be those that slip through the cracks. The ones who won't come to the soup kitchen or shelter. The reasons are many - some valid, some questionable. But we are not to judge, only to serve. And serve with the love of Jesus. This may be a project your church, women's group or youth group might like to start. We make these up about once a month, then we each take a couple, keep them in our cars, and when God places a homeless person in our path, we are prepared to help them. We also add a tract, note or card. In the winter we use a larger bag and put in a pair of gloves, knit hat and scarf.
We try to go to the city (Philly) whenever we can to distribute these and talk to the street homeless - sharing God's word with them. Whether you live near a city or not, there are always those on the street who need to hear the gospel - in addition to supplying their needs, these bags can be a great ice-breaker.
