Backpack Ministry at Emmanuel

The Backpack Ministry continues to bless farms and workers throughout the County by providing much-needed supplies and support. The farms we connect with include Greer's Asparagus Farm, Lakeshore Farms, Apple Dabble Orchards, Waupoos Winery, Laundry's Market Farm, Hagerman Market Farm, Hillier Creek Estates, Fiddlehead Farm, Three Dog Winery, Fosterholm Farm, Vader's Pea Farm, and Sensenstine Landscaping.

Not only are the workers grateful for the supplies, but the ministry also serves as an outreach to the farmers. Thank you for all the support and prayer - Backpack Ministry Team.

Local Donors

We are thankful for local donors including County Dental Care, Home Hardware, St. Vincent de Paul, Giant Tiger, Sudds & Stuff, and UCB Canada. We also received numerous financial donations and boxes of items from our generous community, which made filling the backpacks a joy. For the fourth year in a row, we were able to provide rubber boots, pots and pans, and rainwear to go with the backpacks, items that were greatly needed by the workers.

Our Team

Our team includes Mary Ann & Bill Barrett, and Angela Williams. Special thanks to Hamed Hassani, who delivered backpacks to two farms in the Waupoos area.

Needs

We gratefully accept donations of lightly used or new items in good condition, including:

• Backpacks
• Men’s hoodies, t-shirts, socks, shoes/boots
• Toques, ball caps, raincoats
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo
• Facecloths, hand towels, work gloves, pen and paper
• Bibles
• No Frills or Tim Hortons gift cards (any amount)
• Shaving cream, razors
• Cooking pots with lids

All donations are greatly appreciated. Please call 613-393-3014 to arrange your donation.

Contact Info:

Bill and Maryann Barrett
Email: brindlewood@gmail.com