Marshall Food4Kids Paint Party Fundraiser
Marshall Food4Kids and SJMiller Arts are holding a Paint Party Fundraiser on May 6th from 7-9 pm at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 202 N 4th St, Marshall.
Join in the fun at this spring themed paint party! All materials and supplies will be provided to create a 12x12” acrylic canvas painting. The cost is $25 per participant. Proceeds go to benefit Marshall Food4Kids! Registration is required: https://www.sjmillerarts.com/events Please email Coordinator@MarshallFood4Kids.org or call/text 507-401-5554 for more information. Marshall Food4Kids, a non-profit weekend backpack food program, has been helping hungry children in Marshall since 2013. The program serves an average of 781 students each week, sending home more than 31,000 bags a year. Examples of non-perishable, kid-friendly foods the program provides are granola bars, cereal, crackers, trail mix, juice, raisins, applesauce, and fruit cups. Marshall Food4Kids is proud to be a United Way of Southwest Minnesota Community Partner and thanks Lincoln-Lyon Electric Cooperative for their support. |
Research has shown that a lack of food can affect children physically, mentally and emotionally. These children get sick more often, test lower in math and reading and can experience anxiety and depression.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17 million children live in households struggling to put enough food on the table. This includes many families in Marshall. Of Marshall students, 46% are eligible for free or reduced price lunches through the National School Lunch Program. The National School Lunch Program helps out during the week, but what about when students go home for the weekend? We bridge this gap by sending home a bag of nutritious snacks with students. |
Upcoming Volunteer OpportunitiesSee our Facebook page for news“My child has enjoyed the ability to receive some of her favorite snacks and try what may become some new favorites. While I watched her go through her bag, I was reminded of how she went through her Christmas stocking! This program is wonderful in our eyes. Thank you to all who make it happen. We wouldn’t change a thing.” - Parent
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PO Box 771, Marshall MN 56258
© 2014 - All Rights Reserved. Marshall Food4Kids is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
© 2014 - All Rights Reserved. Marshall Food4Kids is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organization.