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The total cost for one Lifehouse Backpack is $60.

When you donate to LifeHouse, a backpack will be prepared by a team of caring volunteers and provided to the caregiver at the time of placement.

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LifeHouse partners with Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (MDCPS) and caring foster & adoptive families.

You are also welcome to build your own backpack!

  • Please use the guides below when picking out items.
  • All donations can be dropped off at the LifeHouse located on the property of First Baptist Church Olive Branch.
  • Please give us a call at (901) 264-9691 to setup a drop-off appointment.

What’s in a LifeHouse backpack?

Each backpack is designed for newborns to teenagers and is filled with essential items to help in the first 24 hours of placement.

Baby Up to 2 Years Old

  • Backpack
  • New Pajamas (newborn to 24 months/2t)
  • Baby Socks (newborn to 24 months/2t)
  • Baby Blankets up to 30”x40” or Receiving Blanket
  • Baby Shampoo up to 5oz
  • Baby Body Wash up to 5oz
  • Baby Lotion up to 5oz
  • Diaper Wipes (smaller soft packaging)
  • Diaper Cream
  • Baby Bibs
  • Baby Washcloths
  • Baby Safe Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
  • Age Appropriate Bible

Child 3 to 10 Years Old

  • Backpack
  • New Pajamas, 3T to 8/10 (no nightgowns or spaghetti straps)
  • Socks
  • Blanket no larger than 30”x40”
  • Toothbrush (1 – 3 pack)
  • Toothpaste (travel size)
  • Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
  • Lotion (travel size)
  • Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
  • Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
  • Coloring Book & Crayons (8-36 pack)
  • Age Appropriate Bible

Teen 11+ Years Old

  • Backpack
  • New Pajamas, Child Size 10 to Adult 3XL
  • Socks
  • Blanket no larger than 30”x40”
  • Adult Toothbrush (1 – 3 pack)
  • Toothpaste (travel size)
  • Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
  • Lotion (travel size)
  • Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine Pads for girls (no tampons)
  • Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
  • Journal
  • Pens & Pencils
  • Age Appropriate Bible

Other Ways to Give

  • If you are interested in donating tangible goods to support foster and adoptive families, we are collecting items in new or gently used condition.
  • At this time we are not collecting clothes, car seats, or mattresses (unless brand new).
  • All donations can be dropped off at the LifeHouse located on the property of First Baptist Church Olive Branch.
  • Please give us a call at (901) 264-9691 to setup a drop-off appointment.