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This May, we join the nation in celebrating National Foster Care Month! It's a time to recognize the incredible strength and resilience of children in foster care, the unwavering dedication of foster families, and the vital role foster care plays in supporting vulnerable youth.
At Foster Pantry, we're committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by the foster care system. Throughout May, we'll be hosting a variety of events and initiatives to raise awareness and critical funds to support our programs.
AWARENESS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Check out our website for a full list of events happening in May - from donation drives and events benefiting Foster Pantry to caregiver support groups and Foster Parent information sessions.
FOSTER CARE DAY
Join us on National Foster Care day - Tuesday May 7th, for a scavenger hunt to learn more about becoming a foster parent or court advocate for a foster child, Foster Pantry programs, and win cool prizes!
FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED
The need for more foster parents is a common response when we ask the agencies how we can help. If you have ever considered fostering children in need of temporary homes, please see our calendar for informational events, or visit our website to learn more about the requirements and who you can contact in your county.
Fundraising
HOPE BUILDER SPONSORSHIP
We hope you will join us in making a significant impact on children in foster care in our community by becoming a Hope Builder Sponsor. These funds are designed to help recruit and retain foster parents, stock our foster closet with essential needs and fill gaps for youth who have aged out of foster care.
BUILDING HOPE VIRTUAL AUCTION
Preview the auction beginning May 4th. Auction will go live Monday, May 6th at 11am with food, fun and more! From a summer weekend in Carolina Beach, to Family Fun Packs - there is something for everyone! Auction will close May 17th at 9pm.
HOST A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER
Host a Facebook fundraiser and ask your friends and followers to support the local foster care community. Not only does this help us raise critical funds, it raises awareness in the community!
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SHOP OUR WISH LIST
Our greatest needs wish list is updated weekly to include the items we need most. Shop our wish list and have items shipped to our or shop locally and drop them by the office.
HOST A DONATION DRIVE
Gather your friends, family, neighborhood, church, class, or office and collect items to stuff our foster closet! Donation drives ensure we have the essential items children need when they enter foster care.
VOLUNTEER
As a volunteer run organization, we are always looking for new faces to join our team. We have several opportunities available for individuals, and we host groups for service days.