Looking to save on admission to the California State Fair? Today you can do so on Giving Monday at the Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Elk Grove Food Bank.
Sponsored by SMUD, Giving Monday at the Fair will accept five non-perishable, non-expired items per person in exchange for a free ticket into the California State Fair before 3 p.m. The first 3,000 people in the gates will also receive a free drawstring backpack.
“This partnership is a great way to give back to those in our community who need it most,” said Rhonda Staley-Brooks, SMUD’s director of Community Development and Outreach. “Last year, this effort collected nearly 25,000 lbs. of food, and this year we hope to surpass that. It’s these types of community efforts that help lift up our entire community and we’re glad to be a part of it.”
SMUD Giving Monday at the Fair will be on Monday, July 17th and Monday, July 24th. Visit the booth by the Blue Gate to drop off your food items and receive a free ticket to the fair.
The Elk Grove Food Bank is in need of the following items:
Canned meat (chicken or tuna)
Peanut Butter
Disposable adult briefs
Ensure
Baby diapers
Socks – all sizes
Canned fruit
Canned veggies
Soup
Beans
Mac and Cheese
Pasta
Boxed Mashed Potatoes
Packaged Rice
Top Ramen
Cereal
For more information visit SMUD Giving Mondays at the Fair, and to learn more about SMUD’s community giving, visit smud.org/community.