Challenge

Not only are we going to provide a benefit to employers and employees by losing weight together but we are going to provide a huge benefit to our community.

Each participant is asked to provide a canned food item for each pound lost which will be donated to the Yankton Contact Center food bank. The drop off location for the canned food items is at the Contact Center, 321 West 3rd Street, Yankton. The Contact Center is located on the lower level of the Yankton County Government Center building, in the northwest corner.

The Yankton Contact Center Food Pantry is in need of some food items as well as personal items. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and much needed.

Some of the items we could use are:

Food Items - Hamburger and Tuna Helpers, Macaroni and Cheese, Vegetable and Chicken Noodle soup, Peanut butter and Jelly, Mashed Potatoes, Instant Rice, Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard, Canned Fruits such as: Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktail, Pineapple, Whole kernel corn, Peas, Pork 'n Beans, Baked Beans, Spaghetti Sauce and Spaghetti Noodles, Tomato Sauce, Cereal or Instant Oatmeal, Pancakes and Syrup, Saltine Crackers, Cake Mixes and Frostings, Juice.

Personal Items - Toilet Paper, Bar Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner, Tooth Paste and Tooth Brushes, Men and Women's Deodorant, Kleenex, Paper Towels, Laundry Soap, Diapers (Size 4-6).

You can send donations to the Contact Center, 321 West 3rd Street, Yankton, SD 57078. Also, you can bring donations to the Contact Center, located in the lower level of the Yankton County Government Building. Hours are 9a.m.-5p.m. weekdays.

If you have any questions, call Kelli at 605-260-4414.