FAQ: Boca Helping Hands Bowling for Bread Event and Backpacks Weekend Meal Program
Summary
What is the Bowling for Bread event?
The Bowling for Bread event is an annual fundraiser organized by Boca Helping Hands to support the BHH Backpacks weekend meal program, featuring bowling, food, and fun for children from local charities.
When and where is the Bowling for Bread event taking place?
The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 24, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Lucky Strike, located at 21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton.
How does the Bowling for Bread event support the BHH Backpacks program?
Proceeds from the event go towards the BHH Backpacks program, which provides food-insecure students with non-perishable, easy-to-prepare meals every Friday to ensure they have enough to eat on the weekends.
Who can participate in the Bowling for Bread event?
Children from local children’s charities are invited to attend at no cost, and members of the community can participate by sponsoring a child, a lane, or making a donation.
What children’s charities are involved in the Bowling for Bread event?
Participating charities include 4KIDS of South Florida, Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, and several others dedicated to supporting children in need.
How can I sponsor a child or a lane for the Bowling for Bread event?
You can sponsor a child for $100 or a lane for one of the children’s charities for $500 by visiting BocaHelpingHands.org or contacting Karen Swedenborg at 561-417-0913, ext. 202.
What is the impact of the BHH Backpacks program?
During the 2023-24 school year, the program helped over 1,100 students in 13 local schools by providing 181,362 meals and 60,454 snacks to elementary students in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach.
Who are the major sponsors of the Bowling for Bread event?
Major sponsors include the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation, the Gary Peters Family Foundation, Humana Healthy Horizons in Florida, and Ovation Home Insurance Exchange as the For-Profit Chamber Partner.
How long has Boca Helping Hands been operating the Backpacks program?
Boca Helping Hands has operated the BHH Backpacks children’s meal program for the past 14 years.
Where can I find more information about Boca Helping Hands and its programs?
For more information, visit BocaHelpingHands.org or contact them at their location at 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
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