Littlestown hosts second Annual Family Fun Fair and Backpack Giveaway

Families crammed Crouse Park in Littlestown this morning for the second annual Family Fun Fair, held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free occasion started with registration, the place youngsters obtained backpacks stocked with faculty provides, snacks, and gently used books.

Organizers reported that Convey of Hope donated 28,000 kilos of meals for the occasion. Each youngster was given a grocery bag and allowed to decide on snacks and drinks.

Throughout the day, youngsters loved a variety of actions, together with a petting zoo, inflatable impediment course, bounce home, face portray, balloon artwork, video games, bubbles, and reside music. Cotton sweet, popcorn, and freeze pops saved the power excessive, whereas dad and mom relaxed with complimentary Starbucks espresso and tea.

Littlestown law enforcement officials have been readily available to work together with households, giving youngsters the prospect to deal with police gear and discover police autos. A dunk tank—that includes Principal Joel Moran as a good-natured participant—raised donations to assist repay pupil lunch debt. At 12:30 p.m., raffle winners took house reward playing cards to native household locations corresponding to Menchey Music and Ninja Logic. Lunch, together with sizzling canines, chips, and water, was served freed from cost.

Organizer Katherine Funk mirrored on the day’s success, saying, “It was great seeing the joy people experienced both serving and receiving from the event. We can make a meaningful impact—for some, it is like gold.”

The Family Fun Fair was made attainable by the efforts of quite a few volunteers from native church buildings and organizations, together with assist from Proffer Ministries, Convoy of Hope, Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread, Graceful Harvest, and lots of others. Together, they created a memorable day of enjoyable, generosity, and neighborhood spirit in Littlestown.

Amy Thomas, Contributing Editor, is answerable for neighborhood outreach, together with our social media presence. She, her husband, and her two youngsters reside in Adams County. Amy additionally works in occupational remedy and volunteers with native organizations.