THANK YOU
REAP would like to thank all of you that donated this holiday season. Though need was up, we were still able to help over 450 kids at our Christamas store. We were also able to continue assistance with utilities, rent, and food during the holidays. This is all because you - the community of supporters came through again.

However, the need does not end after the holidays. PRESENTLY OUR PANTRY SHELVES ARE ALMOST EMPTY and our clients continue to struggle to make ends meet. REAP continues to do its best to meet this need, but we still need help. Here are some suggestions:
1. If you see a sale at the grocery store buy some extra food for REAP.
2. If you see a sale on toys or gifts, buy and donate them now, REAP will store them.
3. If you see a sale on school supplies, buy them now. What a great way to help REAP stock up for next year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 10
Pancake Breakfast hosted by Blue Ridge Prebyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd. 9AM to Noon.

April 21
Boy Scout Food Drive. Bags delivered April 14. Please help the Boy Scouts help REAP.

May 12
Annual Postal Food Drive. Leave a bag of food for tyour postal worker to collect.

Contribute to REAP online!
Besides mailing or dropping your donations off, you can now make your donation to REAP online through PayPal. No PayPal account is required. Just use your credit or debit card! You can donate and print your tax-deductible receipt in minutes. Click here

DID YOU KNOW
· REAP serves the entire Raytown School District
· REAP sees on average 250 clients each month
· The average client's utility or rent bill is between $400 and $500.
· Because of the increased need and economic downturn our clients must seek multiple agencies to help with assistance for these $400 to $500 bills. In the past organizations like REAP could assist with the entire bill.
· REAP distributes 15,000 to 18,000 food items per month.
· Our food pantry is completely stocked by the giving hearts of Raytown School District residents. REAP receives no outside food assistance from any other agency.
· REAP offers classes on financial management, budgeting, and nutrition at no cost to the client.
· REAP has 42 weekly volunteers, 150 Christmas Store volunteers, 50 School Supply volunteers, and countless behind the scene volunteers.

By working together we can make this work