Weekend Snack Pack Program Receives United Way Funding

Pearce presented a check for $5,000 to the Chillicothe First United Methodist Church Weekend Snackpac program on Thursday, June 29.

 

"We are delighted to present this check," said Maggie Butterfield, Executive 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."

Butterfield presented the check to Pastor Ron Martz of First United. "It is generous donations like this $5,000 from 'Power of the Purse' and Pearce Community Center, that make it possible to serve 293 students on a weekly basis," said Pastor Martz. "The program, in its 5th year, is providing Snackpacs each week covering South School, Chillicothe Elementary Center, Calvary Baptist School, and IVC High School. Plus, this is the second year for the Summer Snackpac program."

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.