Rotary Club hosts Back to School supplies drive

Press release from the Rotary Club of Menifee:

MENIFEE -- On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Rotary Club of Menifee, in partnership with the Menifee Chamber of Commerce, hosted an evening “Back to School” social for the local community. The two organizations enlisted the support of business leaders and the community to collect school supplies to donate to Menifee Union School District, Romoland School District, and Santa Rosa Academy. Community members dropped off boxes and bags of school supplies at the local libraries as well as the night of the event. A full truck bed was filled with school supplies that will benefit dozens and dozens of Menifee area students.

Sponsored by Rotarians George Mills and Ben Diederich, the event was held at Buffalo Wild Wings, located in the Town Center Marketplace. Community members were encouraged to bring school supplies for students and enjoy good food in a vibrant social scene. In sharing why they were motivated to hold this event, George Mills shared, “We want kids to have one less thing to worry about. We want every child to feel like they have everything they need to be successful.”

The school supply drive started with collection boxes being placed at various sites throughout the community where community members could easily drop off school supply donations.

Event Chairperson Ben Diederich stated, “Every child should have the supplies they need to do their work and reach their full potential. We want to help make sure they do!”

The Menifee Chamber of Commerce joined in supporting this event as it connects to the goal of building business and community. Chamber of Commerce President Maneesha Jones shared, “Every child should know what it feels like to be prepared so they can have a great school experience - a springboard to their future success. Supporting this event means supporting successful outcomes.”

The school supply drive is just one example of how the Rotary Club of Menifee works to meet the mission of Rotary International in the local community. “Rotary Clubs by nature ‘stand in the gap’. We fill unmet needs in the communities we serve,” said Rotary Club of Menifee President Darcy Kuenzi. “It was a great opportunity to come together with the Chamber to gather supplies for our local kids.”

Following the event all school supplies donated will be given to Menifee Union School District, Romoland School District, and Santa Rosa Academy to be provided to children in need. These supplies will support the students throughout the 2022-23 school year.