Video: AWARE; Snackpacker Program and Toys for Tots===Julie Explains

Video: Julie Hermanson, program manager for Aware speaks of the Snackpacker program as well as the Toys for Tots program-------


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2008 Snackpacker Program and Toys for Evansville

Low-income families can still sign up for AWARE’s Snackpacker Program. The program provides backpacks filled with food and are sent home each weekend with children in Levi Leonard Elementary School and Theodore Robinson Middle School. The goal of this program is to make sure the children have nutritious food to eat throughout the weekend so that when they return to school on Monday morning, they are not distracted from hunger, but are ready to learn. Families may contact the AWARE office at 882-9900 or the school offices to obtain a registration form.

Low-income families are also encouraged to sign up for AWARE’s Toys for Evansville program. Participating families receive new toys, clothing, books, canned goods, and perishable items for their Christmas Dinner.

Registration forms are available at the AWARE office (209 So. First St.), the Evansville Ecumenical Care Closet, and the school offices. Completed forms are due back to AWARE by November 15th (preferably November 12th if possible).

On November 20th, ornaments listing either a toy or clothing wish for each child will be hung on trees throughout the community. Residents are encouraged to select an ornament, shop for the item listed and return it to the tree unwrapped and with the ornament attached. Many businesses will have ornaments available for their employees to choose from.

In addition, individuals can find ornaments at M&I Bank, Eager Free Public Library, Dave’s Ace Hardware, and R&A Heathing. The gifts are then due back to the trees by Monday, December 8th when they will be sorted. Distribution will be held Monday, Dec 15th from 4:30 to 6:30PM at the Grove Campus cafeteria.

We will update information regarding the Toys for Evansville program in a couple of weeks. Anyone with questions may contact AWARE at 882-9900 or aware@community-action.org.