Scripture verses tucked in garb are reminders of God’s love, agency says
Up to 500 children could stay warmer this chilly season thanks to the Knights of Columbus’ Coats for Kids program, officials said.
Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries gathered the coats, purchased by the global Catholic-relief organization, and distributed them across an eight-county region.
“This gift represents the heart of our community,” said Agnes Hubbard, Daily Bread’s co-founder and executive director.
Two children share laughter and joy at receiving their winter coats as part of this year’s “Coats For Kids” campaign. Courtesy photo hild
“ These coats are a lifeline for families who often must choose between essential needs like food, housing or clothing,” Hubbard added. “Thanks to the generosity of our partners, children will stay healthy, attend school regularly, and enjoy the simple joys of childhood without the barrier of winter cold.”
Since 2018, St. Peter’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council No. 10940 put its faith into action, purchasing and donating hundreds of coats to Daily Bread, officials said.
Starting in 2019, the Knights’ efforts have been amplified by the nonprofit Tour de Boerne, a cycling event staged in the Hill Country that raises funding to provide coats.
A release from Daily Bread — started in 2000 in Agnes and David Hubbard’s garage to serve 30 impoverished families that has since grown to assist more than 80,000 in need — said each coat is more than just a layer of protection against frigid temperatures.
“It carries a scripture verse tucked inside, reminding every child that they are deeply loved by God,” the release noted.
Daily Bread officials praised the compassion and commitment of its local partners.
“Families struggling to make ends meet will find relief in knowing their children are protected from the cold and wrapped in love,” the release stated.
The coat donations lessen a financial burden placed on families, while addressing the health and well-being of the young recipients, the nonprofit’s supporters said.
“HCDBM remains committed to ensuring that no child in the Texas Hill Country goes without the necessities of life, including warm clothing during the winter,” noted the release from the organization.
The nonprofit Daily Bread, based in Boerne, is active in Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Uvalde counties.
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