February Stuff the Van Competition
2025-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Sunday, February 23, 20259:00 AM 4:00 PM
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Stuff the Van friendly competition between Weis Markets in Franklin and Newton!
Weekend Bag Program Team members will be at each location to receive donations and to see which location collects the most items and stuffs the van first!
Items we need most right now:

Pasta noodles – any shape
Pasta sauce – no glass
Canned vegetables
Boxed mac and cheese
Applesauce
Individual snack items (chips, crackers, cookies)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant

Spring into Clean
2025-03-01 00:00 - 2025-03-20 23:30
Spring into Clean Fundraiser
Saturday, March 1, 2025 12:00 AM -Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:55 PM
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We are asking for $5 Venmo donations for our Spring Into Clean initiative. The funds collected will go towards purchasing laundry soap.
Each of the 291 students in the program will receive laundry soap once a month. This equates to 1,164 laundry soap items! 🧼
Please write “Spring Into Clean” in the Venmo description so we know it is part of the drive! Thank you!

Stuff The Van
2025-03-16 09:00 - 10:00
March Stuff the Van Competition
Sunday, March 16, 2025
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
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Stuff the Van friendly competition between Weis Markets in Franklin and Newton!
Weekend Bag Program Team members will be at each location to receive donations and to see which location collects the most items and stuffs the van first!
Items we need most right now:

Pasta noodles – any shape
Pasta sauce – no glass
Canned vegetables
Boxed mac and cheese
Applesauce
Individual snack items (chips, crackers, cookies)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant

April Stuff The Van
2025-04-13 09:00 - 10:00
April Stuff the Van Competition
Sunday, April 13, 2025
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Weis Market (map)
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Stuff the Van friendly competition between Weis Markets in Franklin and Newton!
Weekend Bag Program Team members will be at each location to receive donations and to see which location collects the most items and stuffs the van first!
Items we need most right now:

Pasta noodles – any shape
Pasta sauce – no glass
Canned vegetables
Boxed mac and cheese
Applesauce
Individual snack items (chips, crackers, cookies)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant

Fun Run
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
Color Blast Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Vernon Township High School1832 County Road 565Glenwood, NJ 07418United States (map)

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Join the NJ4s Morris-Sussex Color Blas Fun Run/Walk!

Bring a non-perishable food item or shampoo, conditioner, or deodorant to donut to The Weekend Bag Program! Monetary donations are also appreciated.

Non-Profit Month
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28
Love Your Local Non-Profit Month at The Ampersand Inn $100/night — Book for Feb 2026 starting Nov 1 at noon
Sunday, February 1, 202612:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 202611:59 PM
PO Box 205Andover, NJ 07821 (map)
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Book at room at The Ampersand Inn for February 2025 starting Nov 1, 2026 and donate the cost of your stay to The Weekend Bag Program at check-in!
Only $100/night and $200/night Valentine’s Day weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) and Super Bowl Sunday.
How does it work?
1. Starting Sat, Nov 1 at 12:00 PM EST book online at ampersandinn.com
2. Provide your credit card info (you will NOT be charged)
3. Donate directly to The Weekend Bag Program upon check-in

WKB Wine Bottle Bingo
2026-05-30
Pre-Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-weekend-bag-wine-bottle-bingo

Pre-Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-weekend-bag-wine-bottle-bingo

July - Stuff the Van Food & Hygiene Drive
2026-07-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Weis Markets – Newton
Join The Weekend Bag Program Inc. in Making a Difference!
There are so many opportunities this fall to support local children experiencing food and hygiene insecurity. Whether you stop by to donate, volunteer, or simply say hello, we'd love to see you!

Thursday, July 23, 2026
📍 Weis Markets – Newton🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
This event is especially exciting because our friends from the Beyond the Bag Transition Program – High Point Regional High School Work-Based Learning Program will be volunteering alongside us!
We love expanding our partnerships with our Beyond the Bag students and giving them meaningful opportunities to serve our community. It is another reminder that:
"All Kids Can Do Amazing Things Given the Chance and Opportunity."
Stop by, say hello, and if you're able, help us fill the van with donations for local students!

August - Stuff the Van Food & Hygiene Drives
2026-08-30 09:30 - 15:00 | Weis Markets, Franklin & Newton
Sunday, August 30, 2026
📍 Weis Markets – Franklin & Newton
🕤 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
It's time for another Franklin vs. Newton Friendly Competition!
🏆 Which store will collect the most donations for local children?
Visit either location, cheer on your favorite store, and help us stock our shelves!

Jersey Mike's Dine to Donate
2026-09-21 | 10 NORTH VILLAGE BLVD. SPARTA, NJ
Friendly Reminder: Please have a copy of the flyer above ready when you visit Jersey Mike's, either on your phone or as a printed copy, so our fundraiser receives credit for your purchase.
Every order makes a difference! Jersey Mike's is generously donating 50% of all fundraiser sales back to our cause. That means if we reach $500 in sales, we'll receive $250 to support our fundraiser. Thank you for helping make this event a success!

📍 Monday, September 21 – Sparta Location (All Day)

2nd Annual MHA Color Blast Fun Run/Walk & Wellness Fair
2026-09-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Vernon Township High School
This family-friendly event features:
🎵 Music
🎨 T-Shirt Decorating
🎯 Games
🎭 Crafts
❤️ Wellness Activities and much more!
Be sure to stop by the Weekend Bag Program Inc. table to say hello!
Bring a donation of a full-size bottle of Shampoo or Conditioner, and receive a T-shirt to decorate while you're there!
We can't wait to meet everyone!

October- Stuff the Van Food & Hygiene Drive
2026-10-11 09:30 - 15:00 | Weis Markets – Franklin & Newton
Sunday, October 11, 2026
📍 Weis Markets – Franklin & Newton
🕤 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
The friendly competition continues!
Will Franklin reclaim the title, or will Newton come out on top?
Every donation helps provide food and hygiene items to students across Sussex County.

Jersey Mike’s Dine to Donate
2026-10-12 | 13 HAMPTON HOUSE ROAD, NEWTON, NJ
Friendly Reminder:
Please have a copy of the flyer above ready when you visit Jersey Mike's, either on your phone or as a printed copy, so our fundraiser receives credit for your purchase.
Every order makes a difference! Jersey Mike's is generously donating 50% of all fundraiser sales back to our cause. That means if we reach $500 in sales, we'll receive $250 to support our fundraiser. Thank you for helping make this event a success!

📍 Monday, October 12 – Newton Location (All Day)

Hudson Farm Charity Hike
2026-10-17 07:00 - 14:00
The Weekend Bag Program Inc. is incredibly honored to once again be one of the local nonprofit organizations benefiting from the Hudson Farm Charity Hike.
📍 Registration Begins: 7:00 AM
🥾 Hiking: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This wonderful event is FREE and open to the public, making it a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting several local charities.
We are grateful to Hudson Farm for their continued commitment to helping organizations like ours make a difference in our communities.
For additional event information and registration, please visit:
HudsonFarmsNJ.com/event/Hopatcong-charity-hike

November - Stuff the Van Food & Hygiene Drive
2026-11-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Weis Markets – Franklin & Newton
Sunday, November 22, 2026
📍 Weis Markets – Franklin & Newton
🕤 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Our final Stuff the Van event of the fall!
Join us for one last Franklin vs. Newton challenge before the holiday season as we work to ensure every child has food and essential hygiene items for the weekend.

2026 German Christmas Market
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Sussex County Fairgrounds
Friday, December 4, 2026Saturday, December 5, 2026Sunday, December 6, 2026

🎁 We need Weekend Bag Program Inc. volunteers all three days!
Volunteer opportunities will include a variety of shifts throughout the weekend. Specific times and volunteer assignments will be announced soon.
If you already know you're available on any of these dates, we'd love to hear from you now! By letting us know in advance, we can keep you updated as soon as volunteer schedules, assignments, and time slots become available.
No experience is necessary—just a heart for helping local children.
📧 Interested in volunteering? We'd love to hear from you!
Reach out to us through:📩 Email💬 Facebook Messenger🌐 The Contact Us page on our website: www.weekendbagprograminc.org
