 Fill A Backpack Fill A Need
(a project of Workplace Volunteer Council)
Wausau National Guard Armory
833 S. 17th Avenue, Wausau
Distribution: August 20, 2011, 8 AM - 2 PM
- This fall, 5,533 Marathon County students, grades K-8, are eligible for Fill A Backpack Fill A Need.
- Need increased 26 percent from 2010.
- Every child deserves to start the school year off with the supplies needed to learn.
How can you help?
- Consider purchasing and donating items of greatest need. Donations may be taken to a public drop-off site or to the National Guard Armory, 833 S. 17th Ave., Wausau on August 16 from 12:30 - 7:00 PM.
- Make a difference with a personal or corporate monetary donation. Checks can be directed to:
WVC - FABFAN
137 River Drive
Wausau, WI 54403
Printable donation form
Direct donations are tax deductible.
- Be part of the volunteer "Army" at the National Guard Armory. Volunteers are needed August 16 - 20. Sign up today.
2010 Results
 The 12th annual Fill a Backpack Fill a Need (FABFAN) was a success in helping Marathon County students start the school year with much needed supplies. Thank you to all those who helped. In 2010:
- 4,400 students in grades K-8 were eligible for the program
- 2,494 students received a backpack or supply bag of basic school supplies
- Available supplies included 69,240 pencils, 13,330 notebook/folder sets and 5,270 boxes of crayons
FABFAN Testimonials
When a child goes to school that first day, it is so important that they have all the tools necessary to be successful. I feel like FABFAN is essential to giving our children the right start...
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Terry Blumberg, server at Mickey's, donates $800 in tips |
I have had the pleasure of not only working on a worthwhile project such as the Fill A
Backpack Program, but also in seeing some of the needy students from my school
benefit...
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