Family Resource Day, August 14th
Volunteers from more than 20 local churches will come together for this annual event, which provides under-resourced families with free food, clothing, school supplies and health screenings to send their kids back to school. To join us, please see the schedule below for specific opportunities, making note of the day and time you would like to serve. On Saturday, August 14th, coordinators will try to honor your preferred area of service is possible. Contact Lisa via e-mail or call the church office, 359.2122, and let us know how you would to help.
Thursday, August 12th
10:00 a.m. - noon:
• Sorting and counting school supplies
• Preparation for packing backpacks
• Packing backpacks
2:00-4:00 p.m.
• Sorting and hanging clothing for distribution
• Cleaning and general event preparation
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Prayer walk of the surrounding area
Friday, August 13th
10:00 a.m.-noon
• Final packing and grouping of backpacks
• Sorting, packing, preparing food for distribution
• Preparation of clothing room
• Setup of Salt and Light premises
Saturday, August 14th, Family Resource Day,
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cleanup: Tear-down and trash pickup (11:00-1:00p)
• Clothing Distribution: Help families find clothing and keep track of articles being distributed
• Community Resources: Distribute information about local agencies and services
• Food Distribution: Pass out food and help families carry it out to cars
• Parking: Direct traffic (7:30a-10:00a OR 9:30 a.m. - noon)
• Photography: Take event and volunteer photos
• Prayer: Offer families prayer and ministry materials
• Refreshments: Distribute snacks and drinks to volunteers and families waiting in line
• School physicals: Help sign up those who need vouchers for school physicals
• School supplies: Register families requesting school supplies and distribute filled backpacks
• Translation: Assist Spanish-speaking families in any service area
Saturday, August 14th, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• Assist with performing school physicals at Champaign County Christian Health Center (Medical qualifications only)
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