BOUNCE-U ‘KIDS FEEDING KIDS’ FOOD DRIVE
KICKS-OFF JULY 2 

- FOOD DONATIONS EARN $1 ‘OPEN BOUNCE’ HOUR THURSDAY, 10A-8P-

June 26, 2009 -- Greensboro & Winston-Salem, NC… On Thursday, July 2, from 10a to 8p, all guests donating non-perishable food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank at either BounceU stadium in Greensboro or Winston-Salem will get a fun-filled hour of recreation for just a dollar. The ‘Kids Feeding Kids’ food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC will have collection bins at each Triad BounceU stadium that Thursday to kick off the drive. Then Friday, 7/3, through Sunday, 7/5, Open Bounce sessions will be discounted to just $5 per child when accompanied with any food donation.  Children are especially at risk during a tight economy and when school meal assistance programs are reduced.  Local food donations will stay in the Triad region and go toward the increased summer demand. “We’re delighted to have BounceU help us keep food on the table for area children and their families this summer”, said Clyde Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank.

There are two BounceU indoor ‘stadiums’ in the Triad, providing supervised play and healthy activities on giant inflatables.  “BounceU is focused on youth fitness and nothing is more basic to a child’s health than good nutrition,” explained Julie Chapman, owner of BounceU in Greensboro. “We hope to raise awareness of summer food shortages and encourage our customers and friends to make regular donations to Second Harvest as well”, added Mike Prince owner of BounceU in Winston-Salem.  

All bouncing guests must wear socks and sign activity waivers after making their non-perishable food donation at the stadium.  Donors are encouraged to bring whatever food items they can spare.  Second Harvest’s website is www.hungernwnc.org  For more information about BounceU and ‘Open Bounce’ times, please visit www.bounceu.com 

*Starting Thursday, July 2, bring your food donations to 2nd Harvest bins at BounceU.