Ways YOU Can Help
Union County Friday Backpack Program (UCFBP)
SUPPORT!
UCFBP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as per your local regulations.
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When making a donation, let us know that you would like a receipt and we will mail one to you with our Tax ID number included.
Please keep this, as it is your official record to claim your donation as a tax deduction.
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DONATE!
UCFBP can always use gift card donations for local grocery stores.
Locally, we purchase food items from Grocery Outlet, Bi-Mart, Wal-Mart, and Safeway.
We also shop at Costco and Amazon as needed.
For cash donations, mail a check to:
Union County Friday Backpack Program
P.O. Box 537
La Grande, OR 97850
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VOLUNTEER!
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UCFBP is an all-volunteer organization.
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We are always looking for volunteers to help with packing bags, loading vehicles, delivering bags to schools, and occasional special projects.
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If you would like more information on how you can volunteer with UCFBP, please email us at:
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PURCHASE FROM OUR WISH LIST!
Visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase items and have them sent directly to UCFBP.
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If you place an order from our Amazon Wish List, please include a note when you place that order with your mailing address so we can send you a thank you note!
Feel free to share this link with your friends!​​
Union County Friday Backpack Program is happy to receive donations of non-expired, un-opened, and non-perishable food items.
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Specific items we can always use more of include:
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16-ounce plastic jars of peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
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5-ounce cans of tuna or chicken
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2.5-ounce pouches of tuna or chicken
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4.6-ounce cans of Vienna Sausages
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15-ounce cans of chili
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15-ounce cans of Chef Boyardee
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20-ounce can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew or Chicken & Dumplings
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24-ounce cans of spaghetti sauce (no glass jars, please)
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16-ounce packs of spaghetti noodles
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16-ounce bags of dry pasta (any variety)
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16-ounce cans of refried beans
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7.25-ounce box of macaroni and cheese
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10.5-ounce condensed soup (chicken noodle or tomato)
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15-ounce cans of vegetables (green beans or whole kernel corn)
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3-ounce packets of ramen
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4-ounce packets of instant potatoes
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3-4-ounce applesauce pouches or cups
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3.3-ounce bags of microwaveable popcorn
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3.25-ounce pudding cups
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4-ounce fruit cups
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6-ounce juice boxes (such as Honest or Fruitables brands as we provide juice that contains less than 15 grams of sugar per serving)
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8-ounce cartons of shelf-stable milk (Kirkland, Horizon Organic or Darigold are brands to look for)
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Packages of individually wrapped crackers
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Individual single-serve boxes or cups of cereal
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Boxes of individually wrapped granola bars
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Boxes of individually packaged fruit snacks or roll-ups
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Boxes of individual packets of instant oatmeal
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Boxes of individual packets of hot cocoa or hot apple cider