Big Give for Kids provides school supplies and clothing for 424 children – Shaw Local

As part of the Village Christian Church in Minooka’s annual “Big Give for Kids” campaign, school supplies, clothing and laundry detergent were distributed to 424 children from the local community.

According to a press release Wednesday, Big Give for Kid is driven by the church’s commitment to social responsibility and positive impact and provided an opportunity to reach families who may be facing financial challenges.

“The event demonstrated the power of collective action and the belief that every child deserves access to basic needs,” the press release said.

Volunteers sorted, organized and displayed the clothing while donations came in from community members and local businesses.

“One of our missions at the Village is to turn bad circumstances into something beautiful,” said Nate Ferguson, senior pastor. “The smiles on the children’s faces when they received their new clothes were a testament to the impact such events can have on their self-esteem and overall happiness.”

Village Christian Church thanked all the volunteers, donors and supporters who made this event possible and will continue its efforts to support and strengthen the local community through various initiatives.

For more information, visit thevillagechristianchurch.com.