Baker City Backpack Program peanuts butter drive a success in spreading kindness
By Joe Hathaway on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY — A community effort in Baker City to help feed needy students was boosted by the successful peanut butter drive organized by the Baker City Backpack Program.
The drive was announced in April to gather jars of peanut butter for the program, which feeds needy students across Baker County.
In the end, 1315 jars were collected. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office led the way, collecting more 334 jars from staff and community members.
“The Baker County Sheriff’s Office was honored to be asked to participate in the peanut butter drive to benefit the Baker City Backpack Program,” said Ashley McClay, Public Information Officer for the BCSO. “Sheriff Ash has volunteered with this program for nearly ten years, and this cause is near and dear to his heart. We are grateful to the Sheriff’s Office staff and the public for stepping up and going above and beyond with donations.”
As a reward, the sheriff’s office was presented with a funky peanut butter trophy by the Backpack Club for placing first in the contest.
Below are the organizations that participated and jars collected from each one. Other organizations that took part in the drive included:
Baker County Sheriff’s Office – 334
Baker City Police Department – 259
Peanut Power – 247
Baker High – 159
Behlen’s – 120
D&B – 77
Baker County Courthouse – 52
Baker Middle – 47
City of Baker – 20
TOTAL 1315
