San Juan Capistrano Volunteers To Pack Care Bags For Neighbors In Need

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Two San Juan Capistrano nonprofit organizations will host a community volunteer event Sunday inviting residents to assemble care packages for people in need during the holiday season.

The James Relief Project and Riverbank will hold their second annual "Spread the Love" event from 3 to 5 p.m. at Riverbank Warehouse, 32242 Paseo Adelanto, Suite B.

Participants will assemble "Blessing Bags" containing supplies intended to provide practical assistance and encouragement to people facing difficult circumstances.

Unlike a traditional donation drive, volunteers will take their completed bags home and personally distribute them to individuals in need throughout the community.

Organizers will provide all supplies needed to assemble the bags, along with treats for participants.

The event is family-friendly, and residents of all ages are welcome to participate.

There is no admission fee, but organizers suggest a $25 donation for each Blessing Bag to help cover the cost of supplies.

Advance registration is requested for each bag so organizers can reserve enough materials for participants.

Residents can stop by the warehouse anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. to assemble their bags.

The James Relief Project works to connect individuals facing difficult circumstances with resources, guidance and personalized support to help them achieve stability.

Riverbank is a San Juan Capistrano nonprofit that provides essential household items and other assistance to individuals and families rebuilding their lives after hardship.

Those interested in participating can register for the Blessing Bag event online.

For additional information, contact event organizer Amber Colopy at amberc@thejamesreliefproject.org.