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June 15 2024

What’s Happening

with

theweekendbagprogram@gmail.com


(833)-KIDSBAG

Weekend Bag Program Inc.

PO Box 205

Andover, NJ 07821


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UPCOMING

Saturday July 13th - (6:35 PM) Miner’s Game will

            • * Please help us spread the word about this event!*
            • Hand out tickets at will-call table (5-6:35)
            • Hand out info, talk up the program, meet/mingle
            • Collect donations and hand out raffle tickets
            • Collect emails for volunteer and email lists.


Wednesday, July 26th - (6:00pm) @ Bella Italia

            • Annual Volunteer Banquet (RSVP)





Friday, August 9th Sussex County State Fair


Sunday September 15th, Sussex County Day @ Fairgrounds



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Bobble Head Night!

Fireworks

The Weekend Bag Program Fundraiser Event

Fireworks

Miners

Boulders

vs

$20 a ticket

Saturday, July 13

6:35PM

Fireworks ​following ​game

To get tickets contact

theweekendbagprogram@gmail.com

or

833-kidsbag

https://weekendbagprogram.org

Tuesday Bag Packing

As the school year comes to a close, we wrapped up our final Tuesday evening bag packing event on June 11th. We thank everyone who helped pack, deliver, and organize weekend bags during the 2023-2024 school year. We hope to see you all again in the 2024-2025 school year!


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Look at what The Weekend Bag Program was able to provide for Sussex County students during the 2023-2024 school year thanks to all of YOU! None of this would be possible without the selfless help and donations of our liaisons, donors, and volunteers!

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2023-2024

School Year Review

First delivery: October 04, 2023

Last delivery: June 12, 2024


Full Bags: 4,920

Hygiene Bags Only: 924

Total Weekend Bags Delivered: 5,844


Meal Items provided: 39,360

Snack Items provided: 44,280

Fruit Items Provided: 4,920

Vegetable Items Provided: 4,920

Water Bottles Provided: 4,920

Juice Pouches Provided: 4,920

Seltzers Provided: 9,840


WE NEED YOU!

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As The Weekend Bag Program continues to grow and expand as we enter our 9th year of fighting juvenile food and hygiene insecurity, the need for volunteers is also growing! Check out the opportunities below and let us know if you’d like to get involved!

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  • Fundraising committee
    • Plan and execute fundraisers & events
    • Man The Weekend Bag booth/table at vendor events
    • Appeal to local businesses and organizations for donations
  • Communication/PR committee
    • Help organize, write, filter, and manage, social media posts, emails, and newsletter
    • Communicate with local news outlets
    • Write up press releases regarding certain Weekend Bag activities and news.
  • Bag Committee
    • Help organize & manage the warehouse and inventory
    • Coordinate volunteer groups for Tuesday Bag Packing evenings
    • Communicate with Liaisons regarding bag numbers & deliveries
  • Support Volunteer
    • Help as needed with events, drives, packing bags, etc (you’ll be sent a list of upcoming opportunities and events and can sign up for the ones that fit your schedule and interest)


** If you’re iterested in any of the above roles, or interested in helping in a different way, please complete this google form to let us know and we’ll be in touch!**