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Successful Action Day 18 packing backpacks for kids in need

On Thursday, August 9, United Way hosted Action Day at the Target Center. Volunteers could sign up online in advance or show up at the door to participate in packing backpacks for kids in need.

MNUFC staff were on hand as Volunteer Staff, guiding volunteers through the assembly line of supplies and backpacks. The Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, Wild, Vikings and St. Paul Saints were all in attendance as well to volunteer their time and help achieve the goal of packing 25,000 backpacks.

“Every year more than 100,000 local kids don’t have the school supplies they need.