September 15, 2022 – Washington Co., WI – A successful food-packaging event for United Way of Washington County was held Wednesday afternoon at Washington County Fair Park. Over 350 volunteers from local businesses and organizations gathered to take part in filling 60,000 packages of soup and cereal to help people in need.
“This event is a great way to help fight hunger in Washington County where 1-in-14 residents received Foodshare benefits last year,” said Kristin Brandner executive director of United Way of Washington County.
For three hours 33 teams representing 22 local organizations packaged bags of soup and cereal in one of the biggest food drives in Washington County history.
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The United Way annual fundraising campaign runs through December 31.
United Way of Washington County provides an opportunity for community members to Give, Advocate, and Volunteer as ways to give back and pay it forward. Funds raised during the campaign will support over 20 programs aligned under the pillars of Education, Financial Stability, and Health.
To join the Uniting Force for Good in making an online donation, go to UnitedWayOfWashingtonCounty.org
