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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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fridaybackpack@gmail.com​

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PURCHASE FROM OUR WISH LIST!

 

Visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase items and have them sent directly to UCFBP.

 

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)

  • 5-ounce cans of tuna or chicken

  • 2.5-ounce pouches of tuna or chicken

  • 4.6-ounce cans of Vienna Sausages

  • 15-ounce cans of chili

  • 15-ounce cans of Chef Boyardee

  • 20-ounce can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew or Chicken & Dumplings

  • 24-ounce cans of spaghetti sauce (no glass jars, please)

  • 16-ounce packs of spaghetti noodles

  • 16-ounce bags of dry pasta (any variety)

  • 16-ounce cans of refried beans

  • 7.25-ounce box of macaroni and cheese

  • 10.5-ounce condensed soup (chicken noodle or tomato)

  • 15-ounce cans of vegetables (green beans or whole kernel corn)

  • 3-ounce packets of ramen

  • 4-ounce packets of instant potatoes

  • 3-4-ounce applesauce pouches or cups

  • 3.3-ounce bags of microwaveable popcorn

  • 3.25-ounce pudding cups

  • 4-ounce fruit cups

  • 6-ounce juice boxes (such as Honest or Fruitables brands as we provide juice that contains less than 15 grams of sugar per serving)

  • 8-ounce cartons of shelf-stable milk (Kirkland, Horizon Organic or Darigold are brands to look for)

  • Packages of individually wrapped crackers

  • Individual single-serve boxes or cups of cereal

  • Boxes of individually wrapped granola bars

  • Boxes of individually packaged fruit snacks or roll-ups

  • Boxes of individual packets of instant oatmeal

  • Boxes of individual packets of hot cocoa or hot apple cider

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