To ensure that no child in Taylor County goes hungry, we invite you to take part in this year’s Meals in a Backpack campaign, taking place from JULY 31 to AUGUST 30, 2023.
Many children and their families in Taylor County struggle with hunger. For some of these children, the meals they receive at school are their only source of food. Thanks to the kind donations from supporters of Meals in a Backpack, these kids and their families will have access to food even when they are away from school.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
1. Be a collection site: You can contribute by collecting backpacks, local grocery store gift cards, dry cereal, oatmeal, fruit cups, juice boxes, canned fruit and vegetables, snack bars (such as granola and fruit bars), canned soup, peanut butter and jelly, mac 'n cheese, pasta, rice products, spaghetti sauce, and other non-perishable food items.
2. Make a monetary donation: You can support the program by making a monetary donation. Please make checks payable to United Way of Taylor County, and send them to PO Box 85, Medford, WI 54451. Write "Meals in a Backpack" on the memo line. Alternatively, you can donate online at www.uwtaylor.org.
3. Conduct a donor match campaign: Help us maximize our impact by organizing a donor match campaign to encourage more donations. You’ll find a pdf attached with full information to hang at your location.
4. Spread the word: Share this email with other businesses and members of our generous community
DONATION DROP-OFF AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Please bring your donations to the SOAR classroom at the Taylor County Education Center, located at 624 East College Street, Medford, on Wednesday, August 30, at NOON (please note the time change!). While you're there, we would love to take a photo of you alongside the United Way of Taylor County board, SOAR students, and school staff. Your smile will be greatly appreciated!
READY TO PARTICIPATE?
Please call 715-205-9473 or email jrbull6@gmail.com. Thank you for making a difference!
Please note that the Medford School District accepts donations for the program throughout the year. This special campaign, hosted by the United Way of Taylor County, aims to ensure a sufficient supply of resources as the school year begins.
With enormous gratitude,
United Way of Taylor County Board of Directors