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SUMMARY:Wags Wiggles Walmart
DESCRIPTION:🐾 Wags\, Wiggles & Walmart 🛒 \nSupply Drive to Support BENCHS During the Month of May! \nJoin BENCHS for Wags\, Wiggles & Walmart\, a special shopping event all month long at Walmart in Mankato! \nShop for much-needed supplies to support enrichment for the shelter animals and to help maintain the BENCHS building and grounds. Every donation helps provide comfort\, care\, enrichment\, and daily essentials for the animals waiting for loving homes. \nStop by Mankato Walmart\, purchase items from the BENCHS Shopping List\, and help make a difference for local shelter animals throughout the month of May. \nEvery item donated helps BENCHS to continue saying “yes” to animals in need — and supports the dedicated staff and volunteers who care for them every day. \nWalmart.com orders can be dropped off or shipped to BENCHS at 1250 N. River Drive\, Mankato\, MN 56001 \nShop with purpose. Help local animals thrive. Thank you for supporting BENCHS! 🧡🐾
URL:https://benchs.org/event/wags-wiggles-walmart/
LOCATION:Walmart Supercenter Mankato\, 1881 E Madison Ave\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Executive Director":MAILTO:info@benchs.org
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SUMMARY:Bake Sale June
DESCRIPTION:☀️ Savor Summer at the BENCHS June Bake Sale! 🍋🐾 \nJoin us for our monthly BENCHS Bake Sale\, where every cookie\, loaf\, and sweet summer treat supports animals right here in our community! \nWith 20–30+ talented volunteer bakers at each event\, you’ll find an incredible spread of homemade goodies—cookies\, bars\, breads\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. There’s truly something for everyone! 🌼 \nNot into sweets? We’ve got you covered with a variety of non-food items\, so you can still shop and support BENCHS in your own way. \nWhy it matters: Every dollar raised helps provide medical care\, food\, enrichment\, and daily support for the animals who rely on us most. These bake sales make a real difference. \nBonus: Stop by and meet Terri\, our Shelter Manager! She’d love to share how you can get involved—whether through volunteering\, fostering\, or supporting BENCHS in other meaningful ways. \nPayments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo 💵💳Tip: Come early—items go fast! \nCan’t make it this time? You can still help by sharing this event or joining us at a future sale. Your support means everything to us—and to the animals we serve. 🐶🐱💛
URL:https://benchs.org/event/bake-sale-june/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser,News & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BENCHS Manager":MAILTO:manager@benchs.org
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SUMMARY:July Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:🎆 Celebrate Summer at the BENCHS Bake Sale – July 11! 🍪🐾 \nJoin us on July 11 for our monthly BENCHS Bake Sale\, where every sweet treat helps animals right here in our community! \nOur talented crew of 20–30+ volunteer bakers will be bringing a wide variety of homemade goodies—cookies\, bars\, breads\, cupcakes\, dog treats\, and more. Whether you’re picking up something for yourself or your pup\, there’s something for everyone! 🍓 \nNot into sweets? No problem! We’ll also have non-food items available\, so you can still shop and support BENCHS in your own way. \nWhy it matters: Every dollar raised helps provide medical care\, food\, enrichment\, and daily support for the animals who need us most. Your support truly makes a difference. \nBonus: Stop by and meet Terri\, our Shelter Manager\, and learn how you can get involved—whether through volunteering\, fostering\, or other meaningful ways to support BENCHS. \nPayments Accepted: Cash\, Check\, Venmo 💵💳Tip: Come early—items sell fast! \nCan’t make it? You can still help by sharing this event or joining us at a future bake sale. Thank you for supporting BENCHS and the animals we care for! 🐶🐱💙
URL:https://benchs.org/event/july-bake-sale/
LOCATION:Pet Expo\, 1800 Adams St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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