Journey Bags
Give Hope. One Backpack at a Time.
Did you know that when many children enter foster care, their belongings are placed in a trash bag? The only thing they have to carry their world in - a trash bag.
You can help change that.
By filling a Journey Bag, you send a powerful message to a child in crisis: You are seen. You are valued. You are not forgotten.
Whether you fill one backpack or a car full, this is one of the most meaningful service opportunities Foster Love Ministries offers. It’s perfect for families, church groups, youth organizations, or anyone with a heart to serve.
How to Get Involved:
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Use our Journey Bag Packing List or Amazon Wish List to gather the right items.
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Print and attach a Journey Bag Tag to indicate age, gender, and size of the contents.
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Have questions or want to coordinate a group drive?
Let’s replace trash bags with dignity and show kids that love goes with them wherever they go.
115 journey bags filled in 2024
Pack a bag
Below, you’ll find everything you need to pack and label a Journey Bag:
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Journey Bag List – Click to view or print a detailed checklist of the essential items to include for each age group and gender.
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Print Tag – Use this button to print a tag for your bag, indicating the age, gender, and clothing size of the items inside. This helps us match each bag to the right child.
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Amazon List – You can also find a clickable Amazon Wish List, organized by age and gender (g = girl, b = boy), to make shopping even easier.