Fundraising Event to Fight Childhood Hunger

Amy Wheeler of Tallulah Cosmetics sent me this information about a fundraiser for Blessings in a Backpack, a program "designed to help meet the nutritional needs of children over weekends." On Friday April 4, 2008 YPAL and Junior League of Louisville will be throwing a "Backpack and Donation Drive."

On April 4, 2008 the Junior League of Louisville (JLL) and the Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) are joining forces to raise awareness about child hunger in our community and other communities. The event will be held at 4th St Live and will feature a presentation from Stan Curtis (the groups founder), Chris Spalding (YPAL President), Melissa Marvel Buddeke (JLL President) and others about the program, how it helps the community, and how more individuals can become involved. Volunteers from both organizations (YPAL and JLL) will be handing out fliers about the program and representatives from Blessings in a Backpack will be on hand to answer questions and take donations (monetary, backpacks, and can goods). In addition, businesses surrounding 4th St Live will be collecting donations in the weeks prior to the event.

More info about Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack began in 2005 with just one school in Louisville, Kentucky. The program is celebrating its second year of operation outside of Jefferson County and the Louisville, Kentucky Metro regions. This program is designed to help meet the nutritional needs of children and families over weekends. The Blessings in a Backpack is a program being initiated through the efforts of concerned citizens. Every Thursday afternoon, volunteers will fill selected student's backpacks with non-perishable food items and pass them out to students on fridays at the end of the school day.