Workplace Volunteer Council

Fill A Backpack Fill A Need provides backpacks filled with school supplies to children in Marathon County who qualify for free or reduced lunch based on family size and income. In 2021, over 4,000 backpacks were given out to students, starting their school year off on the right foot with needed supplies. 

No time to shop? Monetary donations are welcomed! Please make checks payable to WVC – FABFAN and mail to Workplace Volunteer Council, P.O. Box 1384, Wausau, WI 54402-1384.

The FABFAN event is only possible because of generous individuals and businesses. Over 72,900 new backpacks filled with school supplies have been distributed to children in need in Marathon County through FABFAN since 1999.

2022- FABFAN Public Collection Site Locations in Marathon County and Other Donation Delivery Locations. Please contact individual collection sites for their collection dates. AbbyBank, Cloverbelt Credit Union, Health in Motion, Innovative Health, Peoples State Bank, and Prevail Bank

Other Donation Delivery Locations

July 26 from 9 am to 7 pm: Donations can be delivered to the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center, 10101 Market Street, Rothschild, WI 54474 (backside of the building – look for an overhead garage door on the building.)

Weekdays in July, August, and September from 8 am to 5 pm: Donations can be delivered to the front lobby of J & D Tube Benders, 8951 Enterprise Way, Schofield, WI 54476

If you have questions about FABFAN, please call Kristina at 715-432-0792 or email Workplace Volunteer Council workplacevolunteercouncilmc@gmail.com.

For too many individuals and families in our community, purchasing undergarments and socks is an expense they struggle to meet.  Bare Necessities was created to fill a gap in existing services.  Social workers, case managers, schools, and agencies that work with families in need can complete a request form. Learn how you can help by making a donation of needed items or hosting a supply drive.

While food pantries can help a family meet their food needs, toiletries are often not available. What most of us take for granted — toothpaste, deodorant, and soap — are challenging to purchase on a limited budget. The lack of these very basic items can have a negative impact on self-esteem and make it even more difficult to gain self-sufficiency.  Back to Basics collects toiletries (travel, sample, and full size) to distribute through organizations like the Salvation Army, Children’s Wisconsin, The Women’s Community, and other basic needs service providers. Learn how you can help by making a donation of needed items. For inquiries email workplacevolunteercouncilmc@gmail.com.