Pencils, paper, glue, etc… Doubtful these items are on your mind or shopping list, but it’s time for our annual drive for school supplies. You can help the children of inmates right here in Acadiana! For only $50 you can provide a child with all they need to have a good school year. Read on for details.
Statistics say that 69% of all inmates’ children will end up in the prison system. With Louisiana currently holding the #2 spot in the world for people going into prison per capita, this represents close to 30,000 children. Little Lambs has over 300 of these precious children enrolled in their program.
Little Lambs is an outreach of InnerFaith Prison Ministry, and their goal is to to help a child regain his self-worth, letting him or her know that they are valued and loved. They are working hard to change the statistic, and less than half of 1% of the children enrolled in their program enter the prison system. They are making a difference in the lives of children here in Acadiana.
Join us as we partner with Little Lambs to provide school supplies for the children of inmates in Acadiana. You can bring your donated supplies to church on Sunday or to your Home Group. We will be collecting items through Sunday, June 26.
Use the list below as your shopping guide. Follow the guide as closely as possible and make sure all the items on the list are purchased. This ensures each child receives the necessary items needed to start school. Also, if you would rather not shop for the individual items, you may “sponsor a book sack” for $50 donation. Be generous Church Acadiana!