Mr. Davis, noted Magnolia Middle School Agri teacher, has overseen the placing of Blessing Bag signs and drop boxes around the MMS campus.
This is a drive to gather supplies for the homeless shelter here in Magnolia. Once all the items have been donated and collected, all items will be put into bags for donation.
As Mr. Davis said, "I think that with everything going on that this is a great idea for our school to help the community."
A list of the suggested and requested items is below.
Arkansas FFA Blue & Gold Blessing Bag List
(these items are not inclusive and not every item is required to be in a blessing bag)
- Pair of socks
- Pair of gloves
- toboggan
- Band-aids (put into snack zip lock bags)
- Q-tips (put into snack zip lock bags)
- Wet wipes (closable pack preferred)
- Small bottle of hand sanitizer
- Disposable masks
- Chapstick
- Deodorant
- Hair comb or brush
- Toothbrush and travel toothpaste
- Small packs of tissues
- Individual "Hot Hands" hand warmer pack
- Beef jerky (like Slim Jims or other)
- Protein bars, granola bars or breakfast bars (avoid chocolate, it melts easily),
- Individual box of raisins or dried fruit
- Pack of peanut butter crackers or cheese and crackers
- Drawstring trash bag
- Water bottle with secure lid
- Disposable emergency blanket
- Mini flashlight
- $5.00 gift card to fast food for a treat.
- Bottle of water
- Handwritten note that expresses that we care for that person