"Duluth Hands & Hearts Come Together To - Fill the Truck for the Homeless Community Event"

🚛 Duluth Hands & Hearts Come Together to- Fill the Truck for the Homeless – Community Event 💙
Join us for a powerful day of compassion, community, and purpose at our Fill the Truck for the Homeless event, hosted by Little Saints Street Ministry Inc
📍 Location: Duluth Texas Roadhouse (Parking Lot)
📅 Date: Sunday, August 16th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
We invite you, your family, and friends to come together and help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in our community. This event is all about showing love, restoring dignity, and being the hands and feet of Jesus.
Throughout the day, we will be collecting essential items to help meet the immediate needs of our unhoused neighbors. You are welcome to drive up and drop off donations as we work together to fill the truck with hope.
🎒 NEW: School Supplies for Local Families
In addition to our outreach efforts, we will also be collecting school supplies for low-income families in our community to help children start the school year prepared and confident.
These Donations Will go Directly to Families in Duluth!
Suggested School Supply Donations:
Backpacks
Notebooks & folders
Pencils, pens & markers
Crayons & colored pencils
Glue sticks & scissors
Pencil boxes / pouches
Loose-leaf paper
Calculators (basic)
🧼 Personal Hygiene Items Needed:
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo & conditioner (travel size preferred)
Body wash & soap
Feminine hygiene products
Baby wipes / hygiene wipes
Razors & shaving cream
Hand sanitizer
Lotion & lip balm
🥫 Nutrition & Hydration Items:
Bottled water
Electrolyte / sports drinks (Powerade, Gatorade, etc.)
Protein bars & granola bars
Peanut butter crackers
Trail mix & nuts
Canned goods (pop-top preferred)
Ready-to-eat meals
Fruit cups / applesauce
Jerky & shelf-stable snacks
⛺ Camping & Survival Gear:
Tents
Sleeping bags
Blankets
Tarps
Backpacks
Flashlights & batteries
Hand warmers
Rain ponchos
Reusable water bottles
Socks & gloves
🎡 Kids’ Carnival, Raffles & Family Fun!
Bring the whole family and enjoy our Kids’ Carnival, filled with games, laughter, and excitement for all ages!
🎟️ Carnival Tickets:
50¢ per ticket
1–2 tickets per game
🎯 Proceeds:
100% of proceeds will go directly to Little Saints Street Ministry
🎁 We will also be hosting raffles, with fun prizes for all ages—there’s something for everyone!
🎉 More Ways to Get Involved:
Community Sponsors who support Little Saints Street Ministry will be set up with tables—come meet them and show your support!
A welcoming, uplifting environment with fun for all ages centered on giving back.
🍽️ Dine & Donate at Texas Roadhouse
From 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, join us inside Texas Roadhouse for a Dine & Donate fundraiser.
➡️ 10% of your meal will be donated to Little Saints Street Ministry Inc
📌 Important: You must present a flyer (available at the door) for your meal to count toward the donation.
This mission is deeply personal to us. We believe in restoring hope, sharing love, and improving the quality of life for those who are lost, hurting, and often overlooked.
💙 Come be part of something bigger.
💙 Come help us fill the truck—and hearts—with hope.
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