"We are delighted to present this check," said Ben Alvarez, Director of Pearce Community Center. "Pearce is a Heart of Illinois United Way agency, so we were able to apply for funds raised during the Power of the Purse event held earlier this year."
Alvarez presented the check to Doug Olson, Brenda Stewart, and Kim Whitehurst from First United. "This financial support from the Heart of Illinois United Way through Pearce Community Center is a huge boost to our ability to keep providing weekend Snackpacs to kids in Chillicothe," said Olson. "It's another example of how our local community and charitable organizations have helped make the program successful and allowed it to expand to reach more kids as we begin our fourth year. We are now providing 335 Snackpacs each week and covering all classes at South School and the Chillicothe Elementary Center."
Pearce will also host a Weekend Snackpac Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, October 3 from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Center. Tickets are $6 for adult, $3 for children 4 to 7, and free for children 3 and under. Purchase tickets in advance at the Church or at the door the day of the breakfast.
A 5K/10K and one-mile walk fundraiser will also be held on October 3 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at IVC High School. Register atwww.chillisnackpac.com.
For more information about the Weekend Snackpac program or the fundraiser, please contact Doug Olson at (309) 635-9609 or Kim Whitehurst at (309) 231-7971.
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