The Salado Family Relief Fund will be assisting families in financial need with school supplies for their children. Students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will receive a school supply package. Students in ninth through twelfth grade will receive a gift card.
This will take place at the Salado Presbyterian Church, which is located at 105 Salado Plaza Drive. The dates and times are Tuesday, August 14, from 4-6 p.m. and Thursday, August 16, from 5- 7 p.m.
You will need to bring the following items to show eligibility for school supplies or gift card:
1. Proof of enrollment in Salado ISD
2. One of the following: Medicaid letter/SSI disability card, Texas Lone Star Card, CHIP or WIC card
3 Photo Identification
The Salado Family Relief Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping Salado area residents in need. They also help qualified recipients with rent/mortgage, utilities, and minor medical expenses. Salado Family Relief Fund never gives cash, but always tries to work to find a solution or way to help.
The annual fundraiser for the Salado Family Relief Fund is the Empty Bowl Project. This event provides all-you-can-eat soup from a variety of local restaurants and bed and breakfasts. You can also purchase a homemade ceramic bowl at this fundraiser.
This year’s Empty Bowl Project will be on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. in the Salado Intermediate School cafeteria.
If you are interested in donating to the Salado Family Relief fund, you can contact Renee Oas at [email protected]
All other donations can be mailed to Salado Family Relief Fund Inc. P. O. Box 461, Salado, TX 76571