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Project Boon Wraps Up 2024 with Major Impact: 30,000 Meals, 4,200 Volunteer Hours, and More
Project Boon, a nonprofit organization committed to addressing food insecurity and providing essential resources, proudly announces the milestones achieved in 2024. With the help of our volunteers, partners, and donors, we distributed 30,000 meals, provided 3,000 backpacks with school supplies, and facilitated 1,800 health resource packets for those in need. This year’s efforts were powered by 4,200 volunteer hours. Major…
Project Boon Recognized for Outstanding Community Impact
Project Boon is proud to celebrate the recognition of its executive director and co-founder, Chris Suchánek, who was honored with the prestigious Bonita Purpose Award during the Oct. 9 Bonita Unified School District Board of Education meeting. This award highlights the vital role of community partnerships in uplifting individuals and organizations alike. Since its founding in 2011, Project Boon has aimed to combat…
Project Boon Partners with IEHP and the City of Fontana for Annual Eat & Be Well Event
Project Boon, in partnership with Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and the City of Fontana, is excited to announce the annual Eat & Be Well event, set to take place on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Cypress Neighborhood Center starting at 11:00 AM. It is a first-come, first-served event and will run while supplies last. As in previous years, Eat & Be Well will…
Project Boon Receives Generous Donation from The Rauch Family Foundation
Project Boon, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving under-resourced families in the Inland Empire, is thrilled to announce a substantial donation from The Rauch Family Foundation. This generous contribution will play a pivotal role in funding Project Boon’s annual backpack and grocery distribution event, ensuring over 15,000 meals and 3,000 backpacks reach 300+ families in need throughout the region. Established…
Project Boon Celebrates Another Year of Impact with Record-Breaking Achievements
Project Boon, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to serving under-resourced communities, proudly announces the successful conclusion of another remarkable year, marked by unprecedented accomplishments in its mission to uplift and support those in need. In 2023, Project Boon reached a new pinnacle by distributing an astounding 40,000 meals to under-resourced families in the region. This milestone was made possible through…
Join Project Boon in Supporting Back-to-School and Combating Food Insecurity
Project Boon is thrilled to announce the upcoming back-to-school event on Saturday, July 29th, at the Bloomington Community Health Center, as well as the exciting kick-off of our very first 210 Corridor Backpack Drive and Distribution. As the summer season reaches its peak, Project Boon is eager to extend a helping hand to under-resourced families in our region during…
Project Boon Announces Spring Community Health and Wellness Event
Project Boon has announced an upcoming event where families experiencing financial hardship can receive groceries, treat bags, and more. Since its inception in 2011, Project Boon has leveraged community partnerships to address food insecurity and general economic hardship in Southern California. To commemorate spring, the non-profit has announced its Spring Community Health and Wellness Event. Scheduled for April 1, 2023, the…
Coronavirus: The Effect On Project Boon Events
The world is dealing with an issue of enormous scale and human impact. Our hearts go out to those affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus. Project Boon has been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and is committed to putting the health and safety of our volunteers and event attendees first. We have followed information from local, state,…
Seeking Volunteers for Eat & Be Well
Project Boon is looking for volunteers for Eat & Be Well 2019. This annual event is a celebration of the Thanksgiving season. On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, Project Boon and hundreds of volunteers will meet at Fontana’s Seville Park to serve 15,000 to 2,000 warm holiday meals to individuals and families in need. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations,…
Project Boon’s Eat & Be Well 7th Annual Thanksgiving Event in Fontana, CA
Project Boon’s 7th Annual Eat & Be Well Pre-Thanksgiving feast serves up free fun, food, haircuts, much-needed health services and eye exams to Inland Empire’s under-served populations. Thanksgiving traditions get people into the spirit of giving. For the past seven years Project Boon’s Eat & Be Well event has brought this experience to every part of the community—connecting those who…
