You can use any soap sack pattern as long as the finished sack is approximately 4 x 6 inches and a loop or drawstring is added.  

For crocheters and knitters who want to challenge themselves, soap sacks are the perfect project to try new stiches. 

You can send donations to us at:    S.A.C.K., PO Box 33, Allenhurst, NJ  07711

OR……

You can send us a box with up to 70lbs of donations in it for a flat fee of $20, simply by buying a shipping label from Give Back Box.  Go to this website, to ‘buy’ and then print a shipping label.  It’s that easy…..  

https://givebackbox.shop/products/s-a-c-k-shipping-label?_pos=1&_sid=4f1d9fabf&_ss=r

Soap sacks should be made with cotton, cotton blend or bamboo yarn, because it is soft and easy to wash.

While there is no minimum, keep in mind that there is a definite need for toiletries among the underserved and giving in quantities of 10 or more is a good start.

There are two good websites for finding locations in your area…  1) www.foodpantries.org  and 2) www.homelessshelterdirectory.org .   Please check hours of operations to assure when they will be there to accept your donations.

Additionally, you can donate to other charities, such as Samaritan’s Purse ( www.samaritanspurse.org),  Salvation Army, Red Cross and United Way, veterans clinics, social service agencies and relief efforts.