Panthers for a Purpose

• Since March 2020, our Weekend Food Pack distribution has increased 256%. 
• A Weekend Food Pack costs just $2. Students receive at least two breakfast items, two "heat and eat" meals, fruit and snacks. 
• The Weekend Food Packs are stocked from the Panther Pantry which serves as an emergency food shelf for students. It is stocked with ready to eat meals, snacks and non-perishable items as well as hygiene products. The Pantry is ready to serve any and all students in our district. 
• The Spring Lake Park Schools Transition Life Skills students are the engine that keeps the Panther Pantry organized and stocked and the Weekend Pack program running. Transitions students grocery shop, manage inventory and assemble the packs and distribute them to schools all while learning important life skills.  
• When school is out for week-long breaks, students are sent home with food packs to get them through the time away.
• The need doesn’t stop just when school is out. Packs are available over summer months as well.

Want to kick up your party and be pre-registered for the event? Purchase a limited edition event Swag Bag for the family for just $20! Included in the bag are items to help create a fun night with your family - sweet & savory treats, selfie props, AND your name will be entered into four drawings throughout the night. Purchase just one for your household. 

Entry prizes include: $250 Target, $100 Amazon, $100 Cub Food and $100 Walmart

Even though the event is at the end of February, you can still get involved NOW! The Panther Challenges are designed to bring the community together leading up to the virtual giving event.  

Sponsorship of this event offers an incredible opportunity to be a part of our purpose and allows us to continue this work. 100 percent of sponsor funding will go towards the Panther Pantry and Weekend Food Pack program. Learn how to become a sponsor.

By donating to Weekend Food Packs, you are providing students with food needed to last through the weekend or a school break. Purchase Weekend Food Packs

We are asking community members like you to help us collect a wide variety of auction items, including merchandise, services and experiences that will capture the interest of our event attendees. Donate auction items.

If you wish to contribute a food or toiletry donation, please drop items off at the District Services Center at 1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

You've got it marked on your calendar, now what?

The 7 p.m. program event will premiere on Saturday, February 27. It is free and will be entertaining  for the entire family.  Special VIP guests will make appearances throughout the program and the winners of the SWAG Bag drawings will be announced.  

Plan some special snacks, get dressed up or make it a pajama party - most of all - plan to have fun as a SLP Panther Proud family!

The online silent auction catalog will be released the week of the event and will be able to be viewed here. 

If you plan to bid, get registered early. Click on 'Get Started' on this link to walk you through the process. Once registered, you will be able to share the household/family link with others in your house bidding. This URL is specific to your registration and will allow others to bid on your account if shared.

During the month of January, together with your family collect 'Pennies for Packs' (spare change) and non-perishable food for the Community Food Drive.

The Pantry needs heat and eat meals, oatmeal, fruit cups, soup, granola bars, pasta sauce, pasta and toiletry items.

Food Drive monetary and food donations can be dropped off at any Spring Lake Park School or the District Services Center on January 26 and 27.  Remember to take photos of your family engaging in the Challenge and submit them to PantherFoundation@district16.org to be entered into the prize drawing! 

February 1-14 - Show us your Panther Pride by wearing school colors or SLP gear. 

Can you do 10 days or more of SLP Panther Pride Wear (branded gear, blue, red, etc.)? Send us your photos of all 10 days and you will be entered in a Panther Store $25 gift card drawing!  Submit photos to PantherFoundation@district16.org.

It's the last two weeks leading up to the big event night! February 15-24, get ready to dance with the family! Put some music on and show us your favorite moves.

Send us your videos of your family dance party and send them to PantherFoundation@district16.org to be entered in the prize drawing and to see your dance moves on the program.

The event will still be available to watch via Youtube Premier. A link will be provided and will be available on this page. You can still get involved by donating auction items, donating to weekend food packs, becoming a sponsor or participating in the Panther Challenges prior to the event date. Thank you in advance for contributing to the cause and making a difference in our Spring Lake Park Schools community!

No, we are filling our SWAG Bags with enough goodies for the entire family - so one per household please.  Purchasing a SWAG Bag pre-registers your family for the online auction so you will be good to go when the auction opens.