Easter Bag Mission Project

March 29, 2026 at 11:00 am

During Lent we prepare Easter “baskets” for approximately 200 of our neighbors living in Hartford area shelters and transitional housing. The bulk go to women and families, although there are also men in the group. Please help these most at risk members of our community. The items listed are the most needed. These DO NOT need to be “family size” items; 14-20 ounce containers are great and allow us to fit more items into the bags. The dollar stores are a good source for these sizes. Please consider buying fragrance-free or non-allergenic items. Children living in shelters often have asthma which is triggered by highly fragrant products.

Items needed: shampoo & conditioner; 2-in1 or 3-in-1 shampoo/condition/body wash; moisturizer or hand cream; body wash; deodorant for men, women or uni-sex; bar soap (Dove and Ivory have fragrance-free options); toothpaste; disposable razors for men, women or uni-sex; shaving cream, dental floss, combs, lip balm, and mini Kleenex packs. Drop your donations off in the Cloister, or make a monetary donation and we will shop for you. Simply put “Easter Baskets” in the memo line. Join us on Palm Sunday, March 29, after the 9:30 service in the parish hall to help fill the bags! Coffee and refreshment will be served.