Ready for School Program
Last year, during a challenging pandemic, the program distributed over 800 backpacks filled with necessary supplies to fuel success during the ever-changing school year of virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning. We now extend our reach to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade in Derry Township, Lower Dauphin, Middletown, and parts of Harrisburg. Our program goal is to have just over 750 fully stocked backpacks available to the school districts in order for all students to begin the 2021-2022 school year with the tools needed for a productive year. The program has provided over 8,500 backpacks to local youth since its inception.
Be sure to look for our “backpack” collection box and display in the lobby by the Mission Team board. The average cost of a filled backpack is $40 and, with requests for nearly 725 backpacks, the cost can be daunting. Still, each year God touches the hearts of our members and community to give generously and make the program a success. You can help in many ways: pick up school supplies and/or backpacks when you are shopping; make a financial donation payable to “Ready-for-School”; sign-up to assist in sorting, packing, and/or distribution. Your support will allow Grace to continue to touch the lives of the youth in our community.
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BACKPACKS
- STURDY MIDDLESCHOOL BACKPACKS
- PENCIL BOXES
- ZIPPER PENCIL POUCHES
- MECHANICAL PENCILS (7MM LEAD)
- LEAD REFILLS (7MM)
- CRAYONS (24 PACK)
- COLOR PENCIL PACKS (8-16 CT)
- BROAD MARKER PACKS (8 CT)
- BLACK DRY ERASE MARKERS
- INK PENS
- POCKET FOLDERS WITH CLASPS
- 1” BINDERS (BLUE)
- EAR PHONES FOR LAPTOPS
- POCKET TISSUES
Racetrack Chaplaincy
Support Your Community During COVID-19

Their current needs include: Chickpeas/Garbanzos; Brownies; Spam; Vienna Sausages; Ketchup and Mustard. Donations can be dropped off at Grace in the church lobby and will be delivered to the Food Pantry each Wednesday.

Items they are currently in need of include: toilet paper, paper towels, feminine products (regular pads), household cleaners and disinfectants, dish detergent, baby wipes, and body wash. Items can be dropped in church lobby at Grace of you can drop off on Love INC’s front porch Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm at 245 East Derry Rd., Hershey.

