FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2025
WHAT:
United Way of Greater Toledo will kick off its 2025 Campaign with a vibrant, hands-on volunteer event: “Nourished to Flourish.” This celebratory morning will bring together community members and partners to assemble 2,000 back-to-school snack packs filled with a mix of healthy and fun snacks, helpful local resource information, and an interactive recipe coloring book featuring recipes that incorporate items from the snack bags themselves.
The event will include a live remote from Juice 107.3, food and fellowship with Cherry Street Mission’s 2nd Helping Food Truck. A special thank you to the Islamic Food Bank for the planning and logistics partnership for this event.
WHEN:
Nourished to Flourish Campaign Kickoff Event
Friday, August 8, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Wayman D. Palmer YMCA
200 E. Bancroft Street
Toledo, OH 43620
WHY:
United Way is launching its 2025 campaign with a joyful community experience designed to send local kids back to school feeling supported, energized, and celebrated. These snack packs are more than a fun treat—they’re a reminder to students and families that the community is behind them and cheering them on for a successful year ahead.
WHO:
- United Way of Greater Toledo staff and volunteers
- Community members and leaders
- Corporate and Community Partners
- The Andersons, Inc.
- Jones-Hamilton Co.
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo
- Kripke Enterprises
- Principal Business Enterprises, Inc.
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Nourished to Flourish Recipe Coloring Book Sponsor
- Joseph, Judith, and Susan Conda family
We unite the caring power of people to improve lives. United Way of Greater Toledo brings a worldwide network into neighborhoods throughout Northwest Ohio. Proudly serving residents of Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood Counties, since 1918 we have believed that we all benefit from each other’s success. As one of the longest-serving charitable organizations in our region, we are trusted, innovative, collaborative and accountable. Most importantly, your contributions serve neighbors right here at home.
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