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Bean Bag Day back in Surprise for volunteers

Event benefits Valley View food bank

Posted 4/12/23

Residents can show community pride by participating in the sixth annual Bean Bag Day event.

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Bean Bag Day back in Surprise for volunteers

Event benefits Valley View food bank

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Residents can show community pride by participating in the sixth annual Bean Bag Day event on Saturday, April 22.

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Seeds of Hope International Ministries has purchased 6,000 pounds of dry pinto beans for the annual “Bean Bag Day” event.

Participants can help bag bulk pinto beans into individual packages for ease of distribution to those in need through the Valley View Community Food Bank.

The event is from 8 a.m. to noon at Freedom Traditional Academy, 16066 N. Parkview Place.

Registration is required to volunteer. Call 623-222-1522, or email Larry.Garcia@surpriseaz.gov to register or for information.

This event is presented by the Surprise Human Service Community Vitality Department, Dysart Unified School District, Seeds of Hope International Ministries and Valley View Community Food Bank.

Can’t make the bean-bagging? The next Surprise Day of Service events is Wednesday, June 14.

For details, head to surpriseaz.gov/DayOfService.