WELCOME TO OUR MARCH NEWSLETTER...

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Hi,this is the PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR speaking:



It's fair to say that

"Kids need us"

Let's pledge to donate a fair amount each month

at our place of employment.

This group of 'givers' continues to grow as more

generous people use a payroll deduction plan at work.


Employers and employees may learn about this program at:

Email: feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com

Phone: 386-227-7503


SEE YOU AT THE FAIR:


Visit Feed the Need at the Putnam County Fair

March 20–28

Don’t miss the Feed the Need of Putnam County booth at the 76th Putnam County Fair! Stop by to see our country-inspired display, challenge friends and family to a game of cornhole, and learn how you can help feed local children.

While you’re there, purchase tickets for our 2026 Quilt Raffle, “In His Dreams.” Every ticket helps support our Over the Weekend Backpack Program, providing food for children when school meals aren’t available.

Make plans to visit us at the fairgrounds and be part of the fun!


Learn more about the fair:

https://www.putnamfairandexpo.com/p/other


Purchase quilt raffle tickets in advance:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/feed-the-need-of-putnam-countys-quilt-raffle--2026


Help us raise funds to feed kids in our community! 💙

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Quilt Raffle



Feed the Need Quilt Raffle – “In His Dreams”

Please help us raise funds to feed local children! Enter for your chance to win “In His Dreams,” a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind handmade quilt created by award-winning quilter Leslie A. Mullins and quilted by Cathy at Miss D’s. This beautiful quilt is valued at over $2,000.

🎟️ $25 per ticket = 3 chances to win!

All proceeds support Feed the Need of Putnam County’s Over the Weekend Backpack Program, providing food for children who may otherwise go hungry on weekends.

Visit our fair booth in March to purchase tickets and see the quilt on display in the Exhibition Hall quilt contest, or get your tickets online:


https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/feed-the-need-of-putnam-countys-quilt-raffle--2026


Win something beautiful. Help feed local kids. 💙

Shop Five Below Support Feed the Need - March 29 - April 4


Planning to shop for Easter basket goodies? You can help feed local children at the

same time! Feed the Need of Putnam County is partnering with Five Below for a special

fundraiser from March 29 through April 4. Simply present the fundraiser flyer on your

phone or bring a printed copy to the cashier and 10% of your purchase will be

donated to Feed the Need.

Your support helps provide weekend meals for food-insecure students in Putnam

County. Thank you for turning a simple shopping trip into hope for local kids.

Waste Not Want Not Florida -

Thank you to Waste Not Want Not Florida for providing snacks and items that Feed the Need

of Putnam County can share with food-insecure students across Putnam County.

A special thank you to Angie Stuto for making the trip to Orange Park and delivering everything

safely back to our warehouse in East Palatka.

We’re grateful to the partners and volunteers who help make this work possible!

March Donation Drive — Jelly Collection!


In March, we are collecting plastic jars (no glass please) of jelly to send home with more than 800 food-insecure students in Putnam County during Spring Break — a time when school meals are unavailable.

Your donation helps ensure children have something familiar, easy, and nourishing to eat while they are home from school.

Thank you for supporting Feed the Need and helping care for local kids!

JELLY DROP-OFF SPOTS:

Please drop off your donations at any of these locations:

Palatka:

Ameris Bank Hwy 19

100 Florida 19, Palatka

During Business Hours


Chip’s Water Works

701 N. Moody Rd, Palatka

Inside industrial warehouse


HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka

Donation Cart in the Front Lobby


Putnam County School District Office

200 Reid St, Palatka

During Business Hours


Ameris Bank (Downtown)

601 Reid St, Palatka

During Business Hours


East Palatka:

Capital City Bank

148 South Hwy 17, East Palatka


South Putnam:

Beulah Baptist Church

106 Beulah Church Rd, Crescent City, FL Weds – afternoon/evening; Fridays - all day;

Sundays – 9am - 7pm

Honor a loved one with a

Memorial Donation

through FTN’s sponsorship program.

Email:

feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com 


or call, 386-937-3862 

to create a lasting tribute.


Current Contribution,

In memory of

Mary JoAnn Thompson

Celebrate your birthday by supporting FTN! On Facebook, click the dots icon, select "Fundraiser" and choose Feed the Need of Putnam County. Make your day meaningful!

Feed the Need of Putnam County

PO Box 1321, Palatka, FL 32178



(386) 937-3862


158 Louis Broer Rd. East Palatka, FL 32131

DROP OFFS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE

Call/Text 386-227-7503


feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com


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