Every year since 1930 members of the Bismarck-Mandan community have come together to pack food baskets for families in need.  This year the YP Network is asking you to be part of this amazing 90 year old tradition.   Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20th volunteers can station themselves at a table to handout a particular food item or move around the tables to fill baskets for area families.

Please park in the Bismarck Event Center’s South Parking Lot and use the SE entrance. Be sure to wear your orange YP Network shirt.

If your not able to help with baskets the evening of Friday, December 20th the Open Your Heart campaign has additional volunteering options:  sort and stack food Friday morning from 8:00 am to about 10:30 am at the Event Center, or Saturday, December 31st starting at 7:00 am volunteers will start delivery to area families.  If you’re not able to make deliveries assistance in loading baskets is also needed. 

This event was started by and continues to be sponsored through the Lloyd Spetz Post of the American Legion.