Greensboro, NC (July 1, 2024) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is mobilizing the community throughout July with its annual MeaningFULL Meals program in partnership with BackPack Beginnings (BPB).
Eleven years ago, UWGG started MeaningFULL Meals as nutrition project that seeks food donations to help feed school children in need during summer break – and this year, the need is greater than ever before.
With the increase of food prices during the past year there has been a decline in donations. Local food pantries also report serving more guests due to these rising prices and the cut in SNAP benefits, making this year’s MeaningFULL Meals drive especially needed.
BackPack Beginnings joined the partnership eight years ago and serves as the recipient of all food donations, dispersing them to children and families in the community.
Everyone in the community is invited to participate throughout the month of July until August 9.
Visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org/Volunteer to learn more and choose from two easy options:
- Simply host a drive and drop off your donations at United Way of Greater Greensboro by August 9.
- Bring your own food donations to The United Way of Greater Greensboro. Drops should be made Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional drop off dates are Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. – noon or Monday, August 5th from 5 – 6 p.m.
“BackPack Beginnings is thrilled to partner with The United Way of Greater Greensboro again this summer for MeaningFULL meals. Summer is a difficult time for children who rely on school meals for most of their nutritional needs. With food prices up, donations down and SNAP cuts, the need for MeaningFULL meals is more important than ever. We are excited to get this food into the hands of children this summer.” said Parker White, Founder/Executive Director, BPB.
