Press release from the United Way of Central Kansas…
United Way of Central Kansas is gearing up for their annual Stuff the Bus event across Barton & Pawnee counties. This annual event provides much needed items for our 23 Community Partners with items on the list ranging from personal hygiene products, to non-perishable food items, to back-to-school supplies.
With a wide range of items needed, and presence in Ellinwood, Hoisington, Great Bend, and Larned, it is easy for you to pick up a few extra items the next time you are at the store. We have
partnered with stores across the area to make sure that you have a chance to help our 23 Community Partners.
Thanks to sponsorship from Wal-Mart, we will also be broadcasting live on Eagle Radio on July 25 so you can check in to see how your donations are being used by our Community Partners. If you
aren’t able to make it out on the day of the event, contact UWCK to drop your items off beforehand.
We also encourage businesses to allow their staff to wear jeans if they make a donation. Then all your items can be dropped off at the location nearest you. United Way believes that we are stronger together, and this event shows us each year just how accurate that statement is.
More than 3,000 items are donated each year to this event, taking a huge financial burden off our Community Partners, so they can focus on helping those in our community who need a hand up.
Ellinwood: July 26, 5:30-7:00 at Wolf Park
Hoisington: July 25, 10:00-6:00 at Town & Country Supermarket
Great Bend: July 25, 10:00-6:00 at Wal-Mart and both Dillons locations
Larned: July 25, 10:00-3:00 at Dillons, Dollar General, and Shopko