Power Up Packs

As another school year comes to a close, so does my final year leading Power Up.

When we started this program in 2013, I never could have imagined the impact it would have on our community or the incredible people I would meet along the way. Looking at these numbers, I'm overwhelmed by what we've accomplished together.

Every bag packed represents a child who had food for the weekend. Every volunteer hour represents someone who chose to make a difference. Every donation, every school partner, every volunteer, every student helper, and every supporter played a part in making this program successful.

To all of our volunteers—thank you. Whether you packed bags, helped with deliveries, made donations, or simply spread the word, Power Up would not exist without you. Your kindness and commitment have made a lasting impact on thousands of children and families over the past 13 years.

This year marks my final year as coordinator. While stepping away is bittersweet, I am thrilled to pass the torch to someone I know will do an amazing job. Please join me in welcoming Michaela Hanzaker as the new Power Up Coordinator. Michaela has already been working behind the scenes and brings tremendous passion, organization, and dedication to the program. I know Power Up is in excellent hands.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of this incredible journey. It has truly been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and I will always be grateful for the community that came together to support local children.
Here's to another successful school year—and to the next chapter for Power Up. ❤️

Thank you to Pack 235 for packing tonight and for the donations.

Thank you to the incredible Optimist Breakfast club! You guys are the best 🥰

We need your help 💙 Sign up Link is in the comments
There are only 3 packing dates left this year with Power Up Packs, and we’d love to have you join us!
🕡 We start at 6:30 PM
📍 Kasten Building (near Centre & Portage Rd)
⏱ It takes about 40 minutes
In just that short time, we can help provide food for 480 children in our community. It’s such an easy way to make a big impact.
Children in 3rd grade and up are welcome to come pack too, which makes this a great opportunity for families, teams, or groups to serve together.
If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is a great time to jump in.
Sign up using the link in the comments.
And if you know someone who would love to help, please share this post!

Thank you to this mom’s group for your help packing tonight! And thank you for all of the donations.

Sign up link in the comments-
Power Up is looking for community groups to help with packing nights!
Each week we pack weekend food bags for local students who may not have enough food at home when school isn’t in session. It’s a simple but meaningful way to make a real impact in our community.
We’re looking for groups to help pack, such as:
• Sports teams
• Scout troops
• Youth groups
• School clubs
• Service organizations
• Families who want to volunteer together
Packing happens Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM and usually takes about 40 minutes.
A couple quick guidelines:
• Volunteers should be in 3rd grade or older
• Groups should be around 15–20 people
It’s a great opportunity for teams and groups that need service hours or want to give back together.
If your group is interested, comment or message me and I’ll share the details and sign-up link. Thank you for helping support local kids! 💙

Sign-up Link in the comments!

We need a few more helping hands for Power Up!
Each week we pack weekend food bags for local students who may not have enough to eat when they’re not in school. It’s a small time commitment that makes a big difference.
We pack Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, and it usually takes about 40 minutes. It’s quick, easy, and a great way to give back to our community.
If you’re able to help, I’d love to have you join us. I’ll put the sign-up link in the comments. Thank you for supporting our local kids! 💙

Thank you to the City of portage Youth advisory Committee for helping us pack 433 bags last night.

Thank you to the Bronson Revenue Integrity team gir their generous donations.

💙 Power Up Needs You! 💙
We’re looking for volunteers to help with packing this winter, and we’d love to have you join us!
🕡 Starts at 6:30 PM (Wednesdays)
⏱ Lasts about 40 minutes
👧🧒 Kids 3rd grade and older are welcome
It’s a great way to give back, spend time together, and make a real impact in a short amount of time.
👉 Sign-up link is in the comments — we hope to see you there! 💪✨