The Stuff the Bus program distributed 1,800 backpacks filled with school supplies to kids ahead of
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Stuff the Bus Program Distributes 1,800 Backpacks with School Supplies
Thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, donors, and partners who came together to make this year's Stuff the Bus program a success! Through your support, 1,800 backpacks and school supplies were distributed to kids in the Sun Prairie School District to help start this school year off right.
This marks the 15th year of the Stuff the Bus program, which aims to make sure that no child worries about getting needed school supplies. Since its inception, the program has provided an astonishing 18,853 backpacks filled with supplies to help families struggling to cover this expense.
The Stuff the Bus program is led by a group of community volunteers, and Founding sponsors include the Bank of Sun Prairie and Larry Smokey Anderson - American Family Insurance Agent. Special thank you to the Sun Prairie Education Foundation for additional grant support of this program.
C.A.R.D.S. Closet Accepting Fall Clothing Donations
Our C.A.R.D.S. Closet free clothing program for youth is gearing up for the fall back to school season and needs your help! The program is in need of fall and warm weather clothing donations, especially children’s tops and girls' shoes.
We’re accepting all new or gently used seasonal clothing that a child would be proud to wear.
Donations can be dropped off inside the C.A.R.D.S. Closet donation bin at 1632 W. Main Street Monday through Friday. Or you can shop our wish list HERE and have items shipped directly to us. Your generosity makes a big impact. Thank you!
Sun Prairie Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers
Are you a people-person with a heart for giving back? We could really use your help feeding Sun Prairie and the surrounding communities! Volunteer with the Sun Prairie Food Pantry on weekday afternoons, weekday evenings, or Saturday mornings to help us make sure everyone has access to the food they need. Bilingual Spanish speakers are especially needed to assist our diverse community. Click HERE to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The impact of Sunshine Place in the community is only possible through the kindness of the individuals and businesses who donate and volunteer to support our programs. Below are just a few recent highlights of this support:
We are so grateful for the volunteers and sponsors who support our Summer Lunch program! A special thank you to Beans n Cream, Sun Prairie Lions Club, Sun Prairie Youth and Families Commission, Harvest in the Gardens, the Kindness Krew, Chick-fil-A, Colonial Club, and Sun Prairie United Methodist Church for helping us get free lunches to kids over the last few weeks!
Thank you to the recent groups that provided volunteers and food for our weekly Sunshine Supper free community meal. Each group helped serve over 450 meals. This past month's sponsor groups included Bristol Lutheran Church, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, and Heartland Church. Your kindness means so much to our community!
Thank you to Dave’s Guitar Shop in Sun Prairie for coordinating a food drive that collected an amazing 2,275 lbs of food to benefit the Sun Prairie Food Pantry. Drives like these play a crucial role in ensuring our pantry shelves are stocked with a variety of options. Thank you for your kindness!
A record number of families and individuals are turning to us for help with food, housing, and other essential needs. Your support ensures our neighbors can find hope and help at Sunshine Place when they need it most. Thank you!
