Jean Ripley, who manages the mobile food pantry for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster City, makes it her business to know the people who must depend on the generosity of others. “It’s stressful for our clients during the holidays,” she said. “Parents want to provide Christmas gifts for their children, and that can mean neglecting themselves. By providing these toiletry bags, in addition to our regular food items, we send them a message: These help you take care of yourself. YOU are important too.” The toiletry bags hold things people need every day. But a bar ...