Posted by Rick Taylor on Nov 18, 2019
It's the "GIVING" time of year and that means our annual "Pack the Bus" event is this Thursday!!
 
The Rotary Club of Canton has joined forces with the McKinley High School Band and will partner the 3rd Annual "Pack The Bus" event. We are very excited to help as many children and their families over the Holiday season as we can. The collection date will be held this Thursday, December 19th from 10 am - 5 pm. Bring your non-perishable food items, new clothing and hygiene supplies to the Zimmerman Symphony Center, 2331 - 17th St. N.W., Canton (located next to the McKinley High School). The McKinley High School Band Director and volunteers from the Rotary Club of Canton will be on hand with the band's equipment trailer to collect and transport the collected items to a Canton City Elementary School where the items will be unloaded and sorted so they can be distributed to the children in need.
*With members of the McKinley Band performing for our annual Holiday program on Friday, December 20th, the Band Director will also bring the band equipment trailer to the Krassas Event Center that day for any non-perishable food or clothing donations Rotarians might want to make that day.
 
Here's how you can help:
 
  1. Donate Items. We are looking for non-perishable food items, new clothing and hygiene supplies for the children of Canton. All non-perishable food items are welcome as well as clothes (coats, hats, gloves, pants, shirts, boots, shoes, underwear and socks) size Small to Large. Hygiene supplies include toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and soap.
  2. Donate Money. Any money donated will go to purchase items not received during the drive. Checks can be made payable to Canton Rotary Charitable Fund and sent to 116 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Suite 307, Canton, Ohio 44702.
By the way, did you know the Canton City School District's poverty rate is near 100%?!?! This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in a young child's life to provide them with food in their bellies, clothes on their back and the opportunity to have a toothbrush/toothpaste and shampoo/soap for their personal hygiene over the holiday season.
 
Download the flyer here and give to your friends, co-workers or a community location to help get the word out.
 
Please contact PP Michelle Mullaly with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering. She can be reached at 330-452-3434 x603.