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The Knox Network of Christian Ministries is sponsoring a free back-to-school picnic for families who are in need of assistance on Friday, August 20th, from 5:00-7:00 at Riverside Park. There will be games, free school supplies, free haircuts, and free food! Here's what you can donate:

  • Money: All checks can be made out to VCKC with “Backpack Giveaway” in the memo line, and sent to:

Vineyard Church of Knox County
P.O. Box 1021
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  • School Supplies: Simply buy some supplies from the list below and drop them off at the Vineyard Church of Knox County (806 Harcourt Road) before Tuesday, August 10th.

small bottles of Elmer's glue
glue sticks
strong, small scissors
24 ct. boxes of crayons
large erasers (not pencil top)
10/12 ct. pkgs. wooden pencils (Not Eagle Brand, please.)
12 ct. colored pencils
10/12 ct. pkgs. of black or blue ballpoint pens
100 ct. packs of wide-line notebook paper
single subject spiral notebooks
pocket folders
Ziploc bags- gallon/quart/sandwich size
boxes of tissues
boxes of Band-aids

  • Cookies: We are looking for 2000 cookies for the event as well. Are you willing to help us meet our goal? Contact: Rachael Bailey (rbailey@live.com).
 
Bulletin Handout:
Handout for Church Bulletin: click here
 
Supply Collection:
Each church is responsible for delivering their supplies to The Vineyard Church by Tuesday, August 10th. If you'd like to have the supplies picked up instead, please call 392-8463.
 
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