Blizzard Box Campaign
It always seems that just as summer arrives, we have to begin planning for the cold months. Groundwork is already
being laid for the annual distribution of Blizzard Boxes.
Each year in October, the Agency acquires and delivers non-perishable meals to every Meals on Wheels and More
recipient. Every Blizzard Box contains the nutritional equivalent of three full meals which meet standards set by the
Older Americans Act. We anticipate sending more than 1500, three-meal emergency boxes to Meals on Wheels and
More consumers across Clearfield County. These back-up meals stay on their shelves until such time that weather
prevents us from making our normal rounds. It is then that we call the consumers to remind them that even though we
cannot make it to their house today, they have their Blizzard Box waiting for them and they can eat some of the
contents to tide them over
History
Since 1983, funds have been raised locally from businesses, organizations, and individuals to fund this valuable
program.
The MRAAA is looking for people to sponsor Blizzard Boxes for this coming winter.
The cost to sponsor a three-meal blizzard box is only $10.
On the outside of each box is a label that states, “These nutritious meals are provided to you by: (your name).”
This gives you, the donor, some visibility for your support of the program, and allows the recipient to see how people in the community made the service possible.
