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.
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.
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
VOLUNTEER!
UCFBP is an all-volunteer organization.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with packing bags, loading vehicles, delivering bags to schools, and occasional special projects.
If you would like more information on how you can volunteer with UCFBP, please email us at:
PURCHASE FROM OUR WISH LIST!
Visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase items and have them sent directly to UCFBP.
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.
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