# Milk Bags ## Posts - [SPRING IS HERE....](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/spring-is-here/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are all well. I think Spring is about to burst out and the cold weather is behind us. I’ve been watching gardening videos and look forward to getting out in my back yard. Our project has continued even though we don’t have the reject bags from the manufacturer. People have been resourceful and have started collecting bags from their friends, families, churches and community centres. Look at what is going on in Gravenhurst! Milk bag mats galore! The amazing Beaver Ridge volunteers have been hard at work. 3 mats have already been given away to those […] - [Repurpose the outer bags of canadian milk bags](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/repurpose-the-outer-bags-of-canadian-milk-bags/): Hi Everyone, It’s been a couple of months since my last newsletter…. I have not forgotten you. We ended 2025 by donating a total of 4740 mats delivered to people around the world who were in need of something soft to sleep on. Since we started the project in 2008, we have delivered a grand total of 70 981 mats and have saved over 40 million milk bags from going into landfills. So far this year, we have given away 172 mats. It’s a great start.I know that many of you were using the “new but reject” bags from the […] - [This newsletter is overflowing with gratitude.](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/this-newsletter-is-overflowing-with-gratitude/): Hi Everyone, Just two weeks ago, I shared the urgent need for mats to go to Jamaica. Since then, so much has unfolded – and all of it has been a testament to generosity, timing and answered prayers. It began when the woman who helps my neighbour’s daughter took 39 mats and put them on a container headed for Jamaica. She told me, they could take more mats, if I could get them.  I reached out to all of you, and the response was incredible. Many of you gathered mats from your homes, churches, and volunteer groups and before long […] - [Mats for container going to Jamaica needed ASAP](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/mats-for-container-going-to-jamaica-needed-asap/): Hi Everyone,  I hope you are all well. I am a little late with this newsletter, but perhaps the timing was meant to be.  Yesterday evening, while I was out in the garage getting my garbage ready to put out to the road, my neighbour stopped by and asked, “Hey Ang, do you have any of those mats?” I said, yes, of course, and asked her why she wanted to know this. She told me that the woman who helps care for her daughter is from Jamaica, and is sending a container of supplies at the beginning of December to […] - [Keep Milk bags out of landfill...weave sleeping mats](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/keep-milk-bags-out-of-landfill-weave-sleeping-mats/): Hi Everyone,  What a beautiful start to the fall season – the weather has been lovely! Our Milk Bag Project continues to grow thanks to the incredible support from our friends, families and community partners. So far this year, we’ve donated 3422 milk bag mats to people in need around the world. Thank you all for being a part of this meaningful effort.  I have a small request:  As you know, we are no longer getting the boxes of new REJECT bags from the manufacturer. ALL our milk bags are 100% donations from people who save them from their homes. […] - [ Get busy... Upcycle milk bags, make mats to sleep on](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/get-busy-upcycle-milk-bags-make-mats-to-sleep-on/): Hello everyone, As a new season begins and children go back to school, our Milk Bag Project continues. Unfortunately, we are not receiving donated bags from the manufacturer; this means it’s time to reach out to our networks: friends, school communities, church groups and volunteer circles. Please ask people to save, clean, dry and flattened milk bags. NO scrunched bags please!!! Flat bags make it much easier for our volunteers to process the bags.  So far this year, we have donated 3179 mats to people in need –  an incredible accomplishment.  We have a couple special requests:  – A team […] - [volunteers do their work out of passion](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/volunteers-do-their-work-out-of-passion/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. Milk bag mats keep coming; thanks to the good hearts and hands of our incredible volunteers. Our mats are created with care and precision by the commitment of a community of people who work together to help people in need. From seniors to students, our volunteers come together to make a positive impact on our environment. Up-cycling milk bags is our way of doing something sustainable while turning garbage into something valuable. So far this year we have delivered 2824 mats to Canadian Food for Children. Thank you for all your hard work and […] - [Upcycle , keep milk bags out of landfills, learn how to make strings](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/upcycle-keep-milk-bags-out-of-landfills-learn-how-to-make-strings/): Hi Everyone,  I am sorry that I missed sending you a newsletter at the beginning of June; things piled up and I was very busy.  All is well, and the end of the school year is here. The teachers are bringing me the mats their students have made throughout the year. I will quickly work at getting the mats delivered to Canadian Food for Children, so people in need can benefit from your labours.  Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our milk bag recycling effort. Together, we are making a positive impact on our environment and helping those in […] - [Change is coming](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/change-is-coming/): Hi Everyone, Another month has passed, time sure goes by quickly; I guess that means we are busy!! I have some news that may disappoint but cheer us as well. As you know, our “new” milk bags are all rejects from the bag manufacturer. The boxes of bags that I get are misprints, have expired coupons on the back, may look good but have too much static between the bags, or the boxes are damaged. For all these reasons, these bags are rejected and not transported to the dairies. The good news is the manufacturer is getting a machine that […] - [boxes of bags are once again available](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/boxes-of-bags-are-once-again-available/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well.   Our donations of milk bag mats continues as we try to help others who are in need of a soft mat to sleep on. So far this year we have donated 965 mats to people around the world. Way to go!! Thank you.  I am pleased to tell you that I will be getting a delivery of boxes of bags next Wednesday, April 9th. If anyone needs boxes, please contact me so I can give you your bags.  Remember our weaving friends in Zimbabwe? I received an email with their news and I’m […] - [As we slide towards Spring, March brings longer days and new activities...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/as-we-slide-towards-spring-march-brings-longer-days-and-new-activities/): Hi Everyone, I can’t believe it is March; the past few months have been very busy and each day speeds by. I just planted my peppers and parsley seeds for this year’s garden. Our mat making efforts continue. So far this year we have sent 722 mats to people in need. At the moment, I am completely out of bags and I’m waiting for the next batch of rejected bags from the manufacturer. There are, however, boxes of bags at Canadian Food for Children at 1258 Lakeshore Rd. E in Mississauga. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM […] - [2025...a great start...keep it going!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/2025-a-great-start-keep-it-going/): We have already sent 491 mats to people in need - [We Started it in 2008...you keep it going!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/we-started-it-in-2008-you-keep-it-going/): Greetings to everyone as this year comes to a close. I am grateful to all of you who read these newsletters and for your positive feedback, telling me about your milk bag adventures and sharing your lovely stories. There are over 500 email addresses to recipients who receive our newsletters. We are all connected by each loop we weave or crochet into the precious mats that are gratefully received by people who need a touch from your helping hand. This year, we have sent 5620 mats to people in need. Since Milk Bags Unlimited came to be in 2008 we […] - [Pick up bags or ready to weave strings](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/pick-up-bags-or-ready-to-weave-strings/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well and enjoying this beautiful fall weather. A highlight of a walk I took a couple weeks ago was to see salmon swimming up the Humber River to spawn.. What a beautiful sight to see these huge fish swimming upstream.Our milk bag weaving continues, and so far this year we have donated 5130 mats for people who are in need of a soft carpet to sleep on. If you need bags, please email me and let me know. I will not be having a specific day for pick up, but I can definitely give  […] - [milk bags mats are needed more than ever!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/milk-bags-mats-are-needed-more-than-ever/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well and have been enjoying the beautiful weather this fall.  Our September “pick up your bags day” was very successful and several boxes of bags are now being woven up into the much needed mats.  Do you watch the news? So many sad situations in the world where people are left without the basics in life. Famine, war and day to day struggles have left people destitute. Our mats are needed, so please continue weaving to make a difference in someone’s life.  So far this year we have sent 4853 mats to people in […] - [fall is on the doorstep...time to weave again](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/fall-is-on-the-doorstep-time-to-weave-again/):  Hi Everyone,   September has arrived and with it our thoughts turn back to our regular routines.  Milk bag mats have continued to flow into my garage and then make their way to Canadian Food for Children.  So far this year we have sent 4585 mats to people in need.   I have quite a few boxes of bags in my garage and I would like to have a “pick up your bags day” on Saturday, September 28th. I know this is a few weeks from now, so mark your calendar. I will be here all day to help you load […] - [Summer is here...keep weaving...mats are needed!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/summer-is-here-keep-weaving-mats-are-needed/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well.  June is a big month for increasing the mat count; teachers are cleaning up their classrooms and bringing their mats, church and community groups are slowing down for the summer months and people are doing outside activities. So far this year we have donated 3746 mats to people in need.  Brinks has once more volunteered to deliver mats from the Ottawa area to Canadian Food for Children in Mississauga. This past weekend, they picked up 120 mats and they have been or will be delivered to CFFC. Thank you Brinks for your continued […] - [Summer is almost here](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/summer-is-almost-here/): Hi Everyone,It never ceases to amaze me how fast a month goes, but here we are and hopefully if you have gardens you’ve had a chance to enjoy some time outside. Our numbers keep increasing and interest in the milk bag project has sped up with new people joining the work. So far this year we have sent 2966 mats to people in need. I won’t be having a pick up your bags day this month; quite surprisingly I am out of boxes of bags. I need to get another shipment to my home, but until then, you will have […] - [Spring is the time for projects: make mats!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/spring-is-the-time-for-projects-make-mats/): Hi Everyone,  Welcome to spring and the warm temperatures; let the gardening begin!! THIS JUST IN: Click here…. MUST READ! A quick update for May, but a video and picture to let you know the project is alive and well.  So far this year we have sent 2594 mats to people in need. Our next pick up your bags day will be Saturday, May 11th. I have many boxes of milk bags and would love to share with anyone who needs them.  I have a picture of Nan, from Carlisle United Church. Nan has joined Erika who has been weaving […] - [spring has arrived...weaving is in full swing!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/spring-has-arrived-weaving-is-in-full-swing/): Hi Everyone,  The days are warming up and it feels like spring.  Since January we’ve sent 2148 mats to people who need them. I am grateful to everyone who participates in the project, and to Canadian Food for Children who are so gracious to send them overseas to people in need.  I will be having a “Pick up your Bags” day this month on Saturday, April 6th.  I will be home waiting for you to drop by to pass in your mats and pick up bags. I am sorry this is such short notice, but I’ve been very busy lately and […] - [Spring is almost here...keep weaving!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/spring-is-almost-here-keep-weaving/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well.  The milk bag project keeps on growing and for this I am thankful as we are here to help people in need. Welcome Dianna, who is starting a new team in Sudbury, Ontario.  Our mat count for this year keeps going up and I’m happy to report that we have donated 1855 mats since January. Way to go!!  I once again have a full garage of milk bags as I received a shipment of them a couple weeks ago. I’ll be having a “Pick up your Bags day” this month on SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH. […] - [Bravo! 1,183 mats in January!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/bravo-1183-mats-in-january/): Hi Everyone,Happy New Year and all the best for health, happiness and prosperity. Our numbers have increased dramatically due to people catching up with me after our year end email in December. I am thrilled to tell you we are starting January numbers with 1183 mats. I have some “kind of” good news.. for everyone who has wondered why I always have so many boxes of bags due to printing issues at the manufacturer, I have news that will make you happy. The bag manufacturer has a new system in place which will reduce the number of bags that they […] - [Year end greetings from Angela](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/year-end-greetings-from-angela/): Hi Everyone, I just wanted to send an update on the year 2023. So many of you have been very generous with your time and I want to thank you. I’m sure the people who received your mat thank you too. In the year 2023 my records show that we sent 5912 mats to people in need. If anyone sends me a note saying they have taken mats to CFFC or given them somewhere else, I will put those numbers on our 2024 list. Over the past 15 years we have sent 60,621 mats around the world. A rough estimate […] - [Sharing : Fitch the turtle's blog by James Murray](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/sharing-fitch-the-turtles-blog-by-james-murray/): upcycling Blog about MILKBAGSunlimited Check out JamesMurray TV December 9, 2023  MilkBags Unlimited is non-profit organization dedicated to reusing milk bags by making them into new essential products for humanitarian purposes. Their Facebook group describes the following of their work:  This group brings together people who weave milk bag strips into sleeping, door, or chair mats, others who crochet them to make clutches, handbags, shopping/ beach bags, slippers and more. The only material used is the outer bag of milk bags. Milk comes in bags in some Canadian Provinces ( Ontario, Quebec , the Maritimes ) as well as in India, […] - [Our mat count so far this year  is 5705](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/our-mat-count-so-far-this-year-is-5705/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. Due to health issues in my family, it has been a difficult month. However, things seem to be on the up-swing and for this I am truly grateful. In last month’s newsletter I sent pictures of ladies in Whitby who make mats. One of our group said, “It’s nice to see “like-minded” people, it makes me feel like I am not alone.”  NO, you are not alone. I received 4 responses from people who would like you to see them at work. The first is Roy… He makes a mat a day and lives […] - [Your mats are needed more than ever!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/your-mats-are-needed-more-than-ever/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. Milk bag mats are needed more than ever and our numbers have gone up quite significantly, thank you. So far this year we have donated 5024 milk bag mats. If you would like to have milk bags, please email me and I will make sure you get what you need. You can also drop off your mats and get bags at Canadian Food for Children, but let me remind you that they are only open Monday to Friday from 8 AM until noon, no afternoons or weekends. If you go to CFFC, please send […] - [keep up the good work...the need is there!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/keep-up-the-good-work-the-need-is-there/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well. The project continues, and the need for mats does too.  I don’t have anything newsy to share this month, but know that your support is much appreciated. Our mat count for the year has increased to 4596 mats.  I won’t be having a specific “pick up your bags” day this month, but know that I have, and Canadian Food Children has many boxes of milk bags as you want for your weaving pleasure. If you want bags from me, let me know and we will make arrangements for you to get what you need. […] - [Fall is on the doorstep ...time to stock up!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/fall-is-on-the-doorstep-time-to-stock-up/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well.  Some sad news to share; one of our weavers has passed away, however, he passed on a legacy to his friends. Dennis Jones, was a man who I met many years ago. At the time he was living in his own home and then went to live at the Glynnwood Retirement Home. He took with him the knowledge of how to make the milk bag mats, and his little group started working every Wednesday morning. Soon afterwards they started to make mats with their families who visited them on Saturday afternoons. A lady named […] - [Chilling...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/sizzle-time/): Hi Everyone,  I trust you are enjoying the summer and all is well. Mat making slows down at this time of year, but that doesn’t mean it comes to a complete halt. Many people are weaving or crocheting mats, and even one of our students  made a mat as she gathers volunteer hours before school starts in the fall. If there are any students out there looking for creative ways to get their hours, look no further. Contact me and I will help you get what you need to weave mats.  Our count so far for this year is 3740 […] - [Thank you ...well done!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/thank-you-well-done/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well, and you had a nice Canada Day weekend. Sorry for the late newsletter.. time just seems to slip away.  Our schools have shut down and the kids are on holidays, so the teachers have been dropping of their milk bag mats. Thanks to all the milk bag clubs and groups in our schools for making mats and caring about others in need.  Our milk bag mat donation has risen quite significantly over the month of June, but like I said, we had an influx of mats due to our schools passing in their mats. […] - [Summer is here...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/summer-is-here/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well as summer has now come upon us.  I know this email goes far and wide.. in fact world wide, and I am happy to share the news of what is going on with our little project. Summer time usually finds us doing other things than weaving, but please consider spending a little time making mats.  I had 140 boxes of milk bags delivered to my home, so we can now have a “Pick up your Bags” day again. I will be home all day on Wednesday, June 7th for anyone who would like to […] - [Act as if you made a difference....you do!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/act-as-if-you-made-a-difference-you-do/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well. You know the saying… “April showers bring May flowers”.. our gardens should be beautiful this year with all the rain we are getting; I guess the ground needs it!  I can’t top last month’s newsletter, but the emails I received back from you about the April newsletter were so up-lifting. I too am happy to see the people in Zimbabwe take on this project to help them support their families. This was my plan all along, to get people working so they could be self-sufficient in life.  I am also happy to know […] - [Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/spring-work-is-going-on-with-joyful-enthusiasm/):  Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well and looking forward to spring.  Ottawa News: Brinks is clearing out the mats in the Ottawa area delivering them to Canadian Food for Children who sends them to people in need. One of our team, Sandra, had tons of mats in her garage and also another 170 stored in a Home Hardware warehouse The Brinks team made two deliveries and cleared out the mats. Take a look at the photo below.. HAPPY PEOPLE. Brinks will soon be delivering a 3rd load from a collection of mats from several people in the Ottawa area. Thank […] - [Schools & people are back in action!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/schools-people-are-back-in-action/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. Things are good, but very busy here at my place.The project continues, and I’m pleased to tell you that we have many schools getting back to weaving the mats. I would like to thank our Retired Catholic Teachers in York Region who have been working very hard to help the schools by picking up mats, delivering milk bags and also helping to teach the new students how to weave the mats. I also want to thank Brinks for a huge shipment of mats that they transported out of the Ottawa area to Canadian Food […] - [Winter is great mat weaving time...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/winter-is-great-mat-weaving-time/): Hi Everyone,  Hope the new year has started out well for you.  As you have read over and over from me, there are mats in the Ottawa area that have been piling up and have needed to be brought to Canadian Food for Children. Well, I have some good news to tell you. Brinks, the people who move money in armored vehicles drive trucks from the Ottawa area to Mississauga. Sometimes when people talk, good things happen… if you go to the news page of our  website at  you can read the whole story. Thanks to a lady named Rosemary, the […] - [Tzu Chi North Toronto milk bag mats for homeless](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/tzu-chi-north-toronto-milk-bag-mats-for-homeless/): just delivered two sets of milk bag mats to LOFT on Dec 09, 2022 and will deliver another two on Jan 20 2023. Meanwhile, it’s pleasure to share the following video links with you regarding the works done by Tzu Chi volunteers in North Toronto and globally - [Imagine... a Brinks truck in your driveway….](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/imagine-a-brinks-truck-pulling-into-your-driveway/): Imagine a Brinks truck pulling up into your driveway…. - [People are awesome...great new year start](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/people-are-awesome-great-new-year-start/): There are wonderful people in this world!  The weaving of the very much needed mats is in full swing with many new volunteers on board and groups restarting their activities. The new year just started and over 110 mats have already been given to people in need. And this is only from around here! About wonderful people, here is a story about Kuhlen, the driver who brings the new overstock milk bags to Kleinburg. Angela gave him money to compensate him for the fuel he uses for his big truck. Instead of pocketing it, he sent it to an orphanage […] - [This year is almost over... you did amazing!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/this-year-is-almost-over-you-did-amazing/): Hi Everyone,  We have been “busy beavers” working away at the milk bag mats. My list for this year has added up to 6114 mats given out to people who are in need. If anyone sends me an email to say they have delivered mats to CFFC or elsewhere, please let me know and I will start our new list for January 2023.  My garage is full of boxes of milk bags and you are welcome to have as many as you would like. Please send me an email if you want boxes and if I am not home when […] - [Angela's Year End Message](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/angelas-year-end-message/): Hi Everyone, Another calendar year is coming to a close. We have once again had a very productive year when it comes to making and distributing milk bag mats. As I always say, the need is great and when I watch the news, I see more grief than there should be. This month, Somalia comes to mind. The famine is of epic proportions and the heartbreak is huge.  So far this year we have sent 5921 milk bag mats to people in need. Thank you for your support and willingness to give up your precious free time to make these […] - [Weaving & crocheting is picking up speed!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/weaving-crocheting-is-picking-up-speed/): Hi Everyone,  Are you enjoying the fall colors? I sure am, the weather has been spectacular.  Fall has set in, school has started, clubs and groups are getting together again, and the milk bag weaving and crocheting has picked up speed. Thanks to all who have made mats and welcome to those who have started the milk bag mat project.  Our mat count for this year is up to 5015 mats. Once December comes, I will send you an update with the number of mats we have sent out since Milk Bags Unlimited began.  Pick up your bags day…I have […] - [September is upon us, start weaving!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/september-is-upon-us-start-weaving/): Hope you are well.  September is upon us and even though we have nice days to come, we all know that cooler temperatures mean back to our schedules and mat weaving.  News:  If you look back in a newsletter I wrote a few months ago, you will remember the people in Zimbabwe who started the milk bag project with 4 boxes of bags. They have been making mats and are excited to tell me that they want the project to continue. They are able to sell their mats and use the money for their family needs. I am happy to […] - [Getting ready for fall ?](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/getting-ready-for-fall/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well.  All is good here. Many of us take a summer break from the milk bag project but things still happen, and I like to keep you informed.  FREEBIES: A few people have contacted me to let me know they have frames to donate. They have either too many frames or they have stopped weaving and would like to donate their frames so the project can continue.  Here is a list of what I know is out there.  One 7 loop frame in Hamilton One 7 loop frame in Nobleton One 4 loop frame in […] - [Its Summertime... keep weaving!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/its-summertime-keep-weaving/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well and enjoying the nice summer weather. So what is happening? First, our mat count for the year is growing.. so far we have sent 2852 mats to people in need. Way to go!! Our next pick up your bags day will be on Wednesday, July 6th. I will be here all day waiting for you. If this day does not work for you, let me know and we will make other arrangements for you to get some bags.  Requests: Someone in the Ottawa area (Limoges) has several hundred mats that they need to get to Toronto.  If […] - [Milk bag mats are in great demand...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/milk-bag-mats-are-in-great-demand/): Hi Everyone,  Happy June, hope you are all well and your gardens are planted with the weeds removed.  The milk bag mats keep coming in and we continue to give them to people in need. Thank you for all your work… or should I say enjoyment of creating something for someone.  May has been productive and I have a lot of mats being delivered this weekend, but for our ACTUAL mat count so far this year, we have donated 2469 mats. Way to go!! I had 4 skids, or 160 boxes of milk bags delivered to my home a couple […] - [May may be the month to start weaving mats...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/may-may-be-the-month-to-start-weaving-mats/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are well. Our project continues, and I’m happy for this. Some groups are starting to gather again, but for the most part, our work continues with people who independently weave from home. However, we have a few schools that have started up and a couple of church groups.  We have done amazingly well with the project during the past couple of years, and to date for 2022 we have made and sent 2009 mats. Poverty is everywhere, not just overseas; stress and turmoil add to everyone’s issues and life can be difficult. Yesterday, I heard from […] - [March has been busy!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/march-has-been-busy/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well. The month of March has been busy, and I want to share a few things with you to encourage you in your efforts.  1. I was successful in getting a van load of mats to a charity sending supplies to Poland, for the Ukrainian Refugees fleeing from the devastating attack on their country. Finding this charity was not easy. I called about 5 charities and was told that they only accept money. Shipping is very expensive, so they collect money, then buy and ship the supplies from places in Europe. After many phone […] - [Thank you...more than 200 mats in one day!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/thank-you-more-than-200-mats-in-one-day/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are all well. Things here are good. Our last pick up your bags day was a tremendous success and I received more than 200 mats in one day!!! Amazing.  A few things to tell you .. I have been asked again what we can do with grocery bags. We cannot weave them into mats, but there is a huge demand for bags at several food banks. Please consider taking your bags to a local food bank in your area.  Do you live somewhere along the 401 between Bellville and Kingston? If you do, we have people who […] - [Welcome 2022...Happy New Year!!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/welcome-2022-happy-new-year/): Are you ready for another year of milk bag weaving?  In 2021 we made a grand total of 6238 milk bag mats. Every mat has been delivered to people in need.. far and wide and close to home, overseas to downtown streets, and even to St. Vincent where people there suffered through a devastating volcanic eruption, leaving them without their homes.  I am now going to give you the yearly accounting of what we have accomplished since Milk Bags Unlimited was established.  2008 to 2013.. 1353 mats 2014.. 1707 mats 2015… 3517 mats 2016… 5729 mats 2017.. 7255 mats 2018… […] - [We had a visit not long ago!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/we-had-a-visit-not-long-ago/): A short while ago, Dave and his friend John from Harley’s Diners and Rides came to visit our “ headquarters” to bring some bags and chat with Angela. Here is the interview! ENJOY!   - [Its the busy season...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/its-the-busy-season/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are well and enjoying the busyness of the season. Things are going well with the milk bag project. It is hard to believe, but we have gone through over 140 boxes of milk bags since the delivery of them in September. SO.. guess what? I have had another 140 boxes being delivered to my home, and they will be available for pick up your bags day. I am waiting for the boxes to be delivered, so I can’t give you a pick up day, but I am sending my newsletter and will send another email with a date […] - [Looking for volunteer drivers around Ontario](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/looking-for-volunteer-drivers-needed/): Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. Our project is more important than ever, people are in need far and wide, at home and overseas. I get emails everyday about the milk bag project and everyday I hear of news where our mats are needed. Thank you for your donation of time towards helping others.  Our mat count is climbing and we have sent 5198 mats so far this year.  I am overwhelmed with the success of the project, but I need help. I need more drivers to take the milk bag mats to Canadian Food for Children. During the pandemic I […] - [A most inspiring story](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/a-most-inspiring-story/): from Owen Sound as told by Beth van Aalst : I just have to share it again with everyone: ” We call ourselves The Bag Ladies and we are located in Owen Sound , Ontario. We mostly crochet the mats but we do have  a few that prefer to weave them.  We also have one lady that has tried and was successful knitting one. (I’m not sure if she will do another one lol.  she found it very difficult) We also agreed to help out another group with their completed mats because they had no idea what to do with them.  […] ## Pages - [Spring is on the way, keep weaving!](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/spring-is-on-the-way-keep-weaving/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well.  The milk bag project keeps on growing and for this I am thankful as we are here to help people in need. Welcome Dianna, who is starting a new team in Sudbury, Ontario.  Our mat count for this year keeps going up and I’m happy to report that we have donated 1855 mats since January. Way to go!!  I once again have a full garage of milk bags as I received a shipment of them a couple weeks ago. I’ll be having a “Pick up your Bags day” this month on SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH. […] - [Networks - [Cloned #1440]](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/networks-cloned-1440/): Our Network - [Continue with your efforts...](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/continue-with-your-efforts/): Hi Everyone,  Hope you are all well. The month of March has been busy, and I want to share a few things with you to encourage you in your efforts.  1. I was successful in getting a van load of mats to a charity sending supplies to Poland, for the Ukrainian Refugees fleeing from the devastating attack on their country. Finding this charity was not easy. I called about 5 charities and was told that they only accept money. Shipping is very expensive, so they collect money, then buy and ship the supplies from places in Europe. After many phone […] - [News](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/news/) - [Products](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/products/): Products HANDBAGS Angela Kesthely  and our volunteers are constantly crocheting new handbags many with new colours and designs. The proceeds of the sales are used to help cover our expenses. We love to be asked to participate in community  where we can sell bags and attract new groups of volunteers willing to help collect milk bags, make weaving frames and, of course weave the mats that are so desperately needed around the world. Strong, stylish handbags are available in sizes ranging from small shoulder bags to large beach bags. Sometimes we even have clutches. Ranging in prices from CA$25.00 to […] - [News](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/news-2/): News newsletters Milk bags Winter is great mat weaving time… Hi Everyone,  Hope the new year has started out well for you.  As you have read over and over from me, there are mats in … January 31, 2023 Uncategorized Tzu Chi North Toronto milk bag mats for homeless just delivered two sets of milk bag mats to LOFT on Dec 09, 2022 and will deliver another two on Jan 20 2023. Meanwhile, it’s … January 27, 2023 HELP Imagine… a Brinks truck in your driveway…. Imagine a Brinks truck pulling up into your driveway…. January 17, 2023 MILKBAGSunlimited in […] - [Networks](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/networks/): Our Network We do our best to regularly update contacts. Please contact us at info@milkbagsunlimited.ca Please inform us about any changes DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR FINISHED MATS: MISSISSAUGA Canadian Food for Children Warehouse 1258 Lakeshore Rd E.- Mississauga L5E 3B8- 905 -274-9239 ( Just west of Dixie Rd- on the South side)  Open Mon to Fri 8am to 12pm. Please refrain from leaving any goods outside the warehouse. As always, they  are grateful for your monetary donations: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/4714/donation KLEINBURG  Angela Kesthely – (Milkbagsunlimited Founder)  344 Westridge Drive – KLEINBURG, ON L0J 1C0 (Islington & Major Mackenzie) Leave the mats in the driveway at […] - [What We Do](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/how-to-do/): How To Weave a mattress How to weave a milk  bag mat – Part 1    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5Zw4-sRZsc Weave a mattress How to weave a milk bag mat – Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp8NHRptU1I    A. Collect Milk Bags or pick up new, misprinted ones 1.    Only the colorful outer bags from 4 litre milk bags are collected. 2.    Ensure that they are clean. 3.    Flatten the bags. 4.    Sort by colours (optional). 5.    Cut to make ready to weave plarn strips.  To find out where plarn strips can be dropped off : you will find a list on the “our network “ […] - [About Us](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/about-us/): About Us About MILKBAGSunlimited In some parts of Canada, milk is sold in strong, UV resistant  plastic bags that will not disintegrate in landfills.  Sleeping mats made from those discarded milk bags  have been made long before Kleinburg resident Angela Kesthely started to make them. In 2008, a chance meeting  during her son’s basketball game introduced her to this  “up-cycling” project. She began to promote it and was invited to the “eco-day” of a local school to speak about “up-cycling” in front of  over 1000 students and staff. The school got on board and Angela’s project took off. It all […] - [Contact Us](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/contact-us/): Contact MILKBAGSunlimited Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Comment or Message *Comment Send Your Message Follow Us on Facebook Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Youtube - [Creating Impact](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/creating-impact/) - [Home](https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/): We have sent almost 80,000 mats around the world. About 50 million bags repurposed. close to 80,000 mats to sleep on sent to disaster areas, third world countries and local homeless people. Learn More https://milkbagsunlimited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10000000_161765088334670_8629995616415171891_n.mp4 News HELP This newsletter is overflowing with gratitude. Hi Everyone, Just two weeks ago, I shared the urgent need for mats to go to Jamaica. Since then, so much has unfolded – and all of it has been a testament to generosity, timing and answered prayers. It began when the woman who helps my neighbour’s daughter took 39 mats and put them on a container […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)