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Find Out How to Participate in Blessings in a Backpack – Lake Orion Fundraiser

Blessings in a Backpack - Lake Orion is excited to announce our Have a Heart * Feed a Child Fundraiser which will be running throughout February!

You can donate by:

  • Stopping in at a local Lake Orion business displaying our "Donation Station" sign.
  • Dining at a local restaurant during a "Dine to Donate" night.
  • Handing in a donation at any of the Lake Orion Community School offices, the Orion Township Library or the Orion Senior Center.
    Donations can be made by cash or check payable to
    Blessings in a Backpack -  Lake Orion

Local "Donation Stations":

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  • Salon U
  • DQ / Orange Julius of Lake Orion
  • Culver's of Lake Orion
  • Northern Flooring
  • Sunoco / Dunkin' Donuts
  • Flip Spot
  • Hanson's
  • Scott Ockerman State Farm Agency
  • Trella Cleaners
  • Times Square Deli and Restaurant
  • Le Nails
  • Lucky's Natural Foods
  • Broadway Dance
  • Green Light Graphics
  • Heartfelt Impressions Learning Center
  • Kids Corner
  • Oak Barrel Party Store
  • Casey's Chicken
  • Vacuum Works Superstore
  • Lake Orion Chiropractor
  • Jamie Felix State Farm Agency
  • Werner’s Hallmark of Lake Orion
  • Citizen's Community Federal 
  • Custom Threads (will also donate $10 per varsity jacket sold and $1 per other store items sold) 

Plus, all Lake Orion Community Schools, Orion Township Public Library and Orion Senior Center

Checks, made payable to Blessings in a Backpack-Lake Orion can also be sent to:
North Woodward Community Foundation
c/o Blessings in a Backpack-Lake Orion
1120 E. Long Lake Road, Suite 205
Troy, MI 48085

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"Dine to Donate" Evenings**:

  • G's Pizzeria - Tuesday, February 12th
  • Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) - Wednesday, February 13th
  • DQ  / Orange Julius of Lake Orion - Friday, February 15th, 4pm - close
  • Culver's of Lake Orion - Monday, February 18th
  • Jet's Pizza - Percentage of sales on February 19th donated
  • Broadway Grill - Monday, February 25th
  • Leo's Coney Island - Tuesday, February 26th, 3pm - 9pm
  • Times Square Deli and Restaurant - Wednesday, February 27th, 4pm - 8pm


** "Dine to Donate" certificates/coupons are required for all participating restaurants except DQ / Orange Julius. Diners need to 
present the certificate/coupon to their server. For certificates/coupons please see attached PDF files or go to our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/BlessingsInABackpackLakeOrionMichigan


For more information please contact:
Kellie McDonald at 248 364 4401 or  LakeOrionMI@goddardschools.com    

Blessings in a Backpack - Lake Orion:  Parents, local business owners, community members and educators coming together to make sure children do not go hungry over the weekend.

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