Be a part of the 5th annual "Each One, Feed One" Community Food Drive. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to collect food at grocery stores around Monroe County, transport donations to MCUM, and prepare donations for distribution to those in need.  The goal is to collect 15,000 pounds of food and other donated items over those three days.

 

Volunteer Schedule:

Position	Responsibilities	Friday, August 27 Shift	Saturday, August 28 Shifts	Sunday, August 29 Shifts
Store Volunteers	Collect donations at local grocery stores. Volunteers can bring chairs if they have difficulty standing and should be comfortable interacting with the public. Multiple volunteers are usually assigned to each store.  These are great positions for youth groups, couples, and friends. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.	5pm - 8pm	10am-1pm 1pm-4pm	1pm-4pm
Store Coordinators & Assistants Update: Coordinator positions are filled and vehicles have been found, assistants still needed.	Serve as store and volunteer liaisons, transport donations from stores to MCUM. Repeated lifting required throughout the day. Volunteers with their own trucks or vans especially welcome. Fuel expenses will be covered. These positions are especially great for adult/teenager teams.	4pm-9pm	9am-6pm	12pm-6pm
Sorters	Unload and sort donations as they arrive at MCUM. Volunteers must be 15 or older. Tasks available for those who can't lift.	n/a	9am-12pm	12pm-3pm 3pm-6pm

 

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Meri Reinhold at mcum@bloomington.in.us or 812-339-3429. All volunteers will be provided with water and sunscreen. A boxed lunch will be provided to those working all day.

 

Participating Monroe County Stores:

Bloomingfoods - all three locations

Buehler's Buy-Low

Kroger - all four locations

Marsh - all three locations

O'Malia's

Sahara Mart - both locations

 

We appreciate the support of our event sponsors:

                        

                                                        American Legion Post 18

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Matching Opportunity for MCUM's Endowment

This is the fifth year of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County's Matchstick Endowment Matching Initiative, a program that has helped MCUM raise almost $90,000 for its endowment. This year, if MCUM raises $10,000 for our endowment fund before December 31, 2010, an additional $3,333 will be added by the foundation. This is a great opportunity to stretch your donation with a 3:1 match and to fund the endowment that will support our programs for as long as they are needed. Donations should be made directly to the foundation:

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

101 W. Kirkwood, Suite 321

Bloomington, IN 47404-6129

 

Write "MCUM/Matchstick" on the memo line to make sure your gift goes to the right place.  Donations can also be made online with a credit card through the foundation's website.  Contact the foundation or our office if you have any questions about the Matchstick Program.

 

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Check out MCUM on www.youtube.com!

This video (6:24 minutes) features lots of MCUM kids, volunteers and staff. Learn how you can help MCUM help the community!    http://www.youtube.com/user/mcumbloomington

 

You can also watch this National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Video on the importance of choosing an accredited program for your child's early education.

Marsh Shoppers Sign Up Here

When you shop at Marsh and use your Marsh Fresh Idea Card, a percentage of your purchase can benefit MCUM.  Sign up on their website (you will be asked to provide contact information) or just email your number to mcumfund@bloomington.in.us (no contact info needed!).