
While Wayne and I were on vacation this year in South Dakota, I took along some yarn to crochet. I enjoy relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing by crocheting. I decided to make more soap sacks to donate. They are an easy project, and the end result is something that can help someone in need.
I found out about SACK – Supporting A Community with Kindness early last year. Here is their vision, “Our vision is to inspire groups of volunteers around the country to crochet/knit, collect, and donate bar soap to their local food pantries, homeless shelters, relief efforts, mission trips, social service agencies, and veterans’ clinics.” Check out their website, www.soapsacks.com to find out more.

Last year I set a goal to crochet 60 soap sacks to donate for my 60th birthday. After checking into many organizations, I decided to donate them to Grace House here in St. Joseph. I include a bar of soap with the crocheted soap sack and place them in a plastic bag. Wayne and I delivered them, and I even handed out a few. The joy on the faces of the recipients was wonderful.
I made and delivered 24 more soap sacks to Grace House before Christmas. Giving these small gifts truly fills my heart with joy.

While on vacation, I crocheted 16 soap sacks, not a bad way to wind down at the end of the day! I have crocheted a few more since we got home. I now have a total of 34 soap sacks packaged with soap and ready to deliver to Grace House soon.

If you are interested in learning more about making soap sacks, please let me know!
Until next time
~Belle