Backpack Lunch Fundraiser begins Wednesday at Portland Center
The Portland Center fundraiser for the Northeast Portland Backpack Lunch Program beings today (Wednesday).
In the 2011-12 school year, the Backpack Lunch Program collected donations for 5,000 weekend sack lunches for children in need. This all-volunteer run program provides enough “kid-friendly” food for two meals per weekend. It serves more than 170 students at four Northeast Portland schools.
Oregon hunger statistics are higher than the national average. We can’t solve this problem completely, but our community can make a world of difference to this group of children!
From Oct. 31 through Nov. 7, please bring your food donations to the bins provided in the lobby of the Portland Center. Suggested items include: cans of chili, soup, ravioli in meat sauce, boxes of mac & cheese, small juice boxes (100% juice only, no foil containers), individual serving fruit cups, healthy snacks, small packages of dried fruits, oatmeal cups, etc.
Monetary donations can be made at the Information Desk. A $100 donation sponsors a child for weekend meals for the entire school year. Donation checks made out to Fremont United Methodist Church will be tax deductible. More information is available at this link.