EASTER BLESSING BAGS
Join us in making and sending Blessing Bags to farmworkers and their families for Easter. Blessing Bags will be paired with Girls Scout Cookies that have been purchased to support their Daughters of Farmworkers Program.
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EASTER BLESSING BAGS
The blessing bags should include:
- 1oz or 2oz Plastic Travel Bottle with Water
- Inspiration or Prayer Card in Spanish*
- Votive Candle Only (no glass)
- Easter Themed, White or Clear Lunch Bag or Ziplock Baggie
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SEE PRODUCT EXAMPLES ON AMAZON LIST
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ASSEMBLY:
- Please wash and sanitize your hands prior to assembly
- Decorate the travel bottle and votive candle with stickers or ribbon.
- Fill with travel bottle with water and screw on top tightly. Note: All the water will be blessed prior to delivery transforming it into Holy Water.
- Purchase or create an Easter card. You can also download and PRINT OUT A or PRINT OUT B cards. If you are having trouble downloading pdf, email info@farmworkercaravan.org
- Place all items in the bag fold over the top and staple or seal with sticker.
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Drop off Blessing Bags & Girl Scout Cookies at the following locations
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURS:
MAIN DROP-OFF
Washington United Youth Center
921 S. First Street, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95110
Located behind the Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library
(408) 283-6150 Ext 20
Drop-Off Dates
March 21 - April 9, 2022
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 3:00pm
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Holy Cannoli
138 E Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
138 E Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Donation Drop-Off
Tuesday - Friday, Now - April 8th
9:00am - 4:00pm
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Catholic Charities
610 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Donation Drop-off
Monday - Friday, Now - April 8th
10:00am - 4:00pm
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MONTEREY COUNTY
Catholic Charities
922 Hilby Ave., Ste C
Seaside, CA 93955
Donation Drop-off
Monday - Friday, Now - April 8th
10:00am - 4:00pm
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WHO WILL RECEIVE THE BLESSING BAGS?
We are partnering with nonprofit agencies who will safely distribute the blessing bags and Girl Scout Cookies to families with children during their drive-through food distributions or directly to their homes. Non-profit partners include:
ALAS - Ayudando Latinos a Soñar
Alisal Family Resource Center
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
Center for Farmworker Families
Lideres Campesinas
LULAC Farmworker Task Force
https://tinyurl.com/FCBlessingBags
