Cartridges (and more) for Kids for Blessings in a Backpack of Citrus County

Recycling used cell phones, empty laser, fax, copier, and inkjet cartridges as well as, laptops, Palm Pilots, iPods, video games, GPS Systems, DVD’s and digital cameras for Blessings in a Backpack of Citrus County

Blessings in a Backpack of Citrus County (with the help of Crista and Vincent Cappuccilli) is recycling and would like your help. We are recycling used cell phones, empty laser, fax, copier, and inkjet cartridges as well as, laptops, Palm Pilots, iPods, video games, GPS Systems, DVD’s and digital cameras for two reasons. First, we are trying to preserve our environment by keeping these harmful items out of landfills, and secondly, to raise funds for Blessings in a Backpack of Citrus County.

The recyclable items that are collected are sorted and boxed up by Crista and Vincent and are shipped to Cartridges for Kids® (CFK). Blessings in a Backpack of Citrus county is among more than 12,500 non-profit organizations nationwide that are helping the environment by recycling.

How can you help? You can turn your “trash into our treasure” and feel good about helping the environment all at the same time. Most people have used cell phones to dispose of and almost everyone uses cartridges, either at home or at work. They come from fax machines, copiers and printers. By donating these used items you can assist Blessings in a Backpack with earning much needed funds. 100% of the funds raised are used to buy food for children in the backpack program.

Community and business supporters can participate at no cost. CFK will send postage-paid pre-printed shipping labels to business supporters for the return of the used items. You may also contact the person listed below to pick up your recyclables.
To learn more about Blessings in a Backpack, please call Dondi Cappuccilli at 352-220-1818 or email feedcitruskids@gmail.com or visit www.citruscountyblessings. For information, visit www.cartridgesforkids.com or call toll free at 800-420-0235.

Blessings in a Backpack was started in July, 2005 in Louisville, KY, with the singular purpose of helping feed these children of less fortunate families on the weekends, when they don’t have access to government subsidized meals. Working in close cooperation with guidance counselors from enrolled schools to choose the poorest of the poor from these schools, Blessings volunteers supply needed nutrition through the Blessings in a Backpack program. Nationally, Blessings in a Backpack is in 155 schools in 19 states, and has served over 23,000 children. Surprisingly, it only takes $80 to feed one child on the weekends through the entire school year!

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