Lend a Hand This Summer—Support the Back-to-School Bonanza

Donate school supplies and change a child’s year.

When a child shows up on the first day of school with a sturdy backpack and the supplies they need, it changes everything—confidence, focus, and the feeling that someone cares.

Generous Hands is collecting back-to-school essentials to help local K–12 students start the year prepared. Your donation becomes a backpack filled with possibility—and a reminder to every student that our community is cheering them on.

Where to drop off donations

Donations can be dropped off on or before July 13, 2026 at the warehouse: 606 N. Spruce St., Vicksburg, MI 49097. Have questions? Please contact Sheri Louis at (269) 649-2901 Ext. 1.

Make giving easy—scan the code to access the Generous Hands Amazon Wish List and donate school supplies today!

Back-to-School Essentials

• K–12 durable backpacks (larger sizes especially helpful for older students)

• Pencil boxes or zipper pouches

• Mechanical pencils

• Pencil sharpeners

• Erasers (caps & chunky)

Classroom & Study Supplies

• Spiral notebooks

• 3‑ring binders (2‑pocket)

• Folders

• Index cards

• Sticky notes

• Rulers (12")

Art & Writing Tools

• Scissors

• Colored pencils

• Markers

• Expo markers & highlighters

• Elmer’s glue

Is Your Family eligible for the Power Pack Program?

Food Assistance for Families:
Is Your Family eligible for the Power Pack Program?

Is your family facing financial challenges? The Generous Hands' Power Pack Program provides essential nutritional support to students and families who need it most.

Who Qualifies?
Your family is eligible if you:

• Receive South County Community Services financial aid or have been referred by SCCS

• Are enrolled in WIC Benefits

• Use an EBT/Bridge card

• Receive SNAP food stamps

• Participate in Head Start Services

• Have been referred by your school's staff

Don't let your child go hungry. The Power Pack Program is here to help ensure every student has access to proper nutrition.

Questions? Contact Generous Hands directly at 269-649-2901, Extension 1.

Essential Donation NeedS

Generous Hands always needs peanut butter and jelly!

Wish list needs:

• Cereal

• Ramen noodles

• Granola bars

• Fruit cups

• Applesauce cups

• Mac and cheese

• Microwave popcorn

• Peanut packets

• Oatmeal packets

• Canned soups or pasta

• Menstrual products

Donations can be dropped off at Generous Hands, Inc., 606 N. Spruce Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097. Thank you to the many donors for your compassionate support!

Generous Hands Blessing Box

Outside of the Portage Terrace location on Portage Road, Sheri Louis, Carole Boal and Steve Buell stocking the box.

Take what you need, give what you can

Generous Hands began providing food in March 2021 through our Blessing Box (little free pantry) located at our 606 Spruce St offices. Our second Blessing Box is located at Portage Terrace (11247 Portage Road). The third Blessing Box is located in Climax, in front of the library. Volunteers stock the Blessing Boxes each week. If you would like help with food items for the Blessing Boxes, donations can be delivered to the 606 Spruce St location.

Food items needed: soups/canned pasta, Mac-n-cheese, granola bars, cereal bars, small boxes of cereal, fruit cups, peanut butter, jelly, individually wrapped snacks

Hygiene items needed: bar soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene items, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, disposable razors, toilet paper

Sheri Louis, Executive Director of Generous Hands, notes “The Blessing Box is a way for neighbors to help neighbors. We look forward to placing more Blessing Boxes in the Vicksburg community.”

If you would like to volunteer to stock the Portage Terrace Blessing Box, please contact us by email at ghblessingbox@gmail.com or call (269)370-7965

For more information, visit our website at www.generoushands.org/blessing.