Group of summer camp participants in climbing gear

Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia

Our first Freedom to Give nonprofit partner is the Boys & Girls Clubs of SWVA. This drive will be supporting their 2026 summer camps across all 9 club locations.
 
Summer camp days are active—packed with physical activities, learning, and play. Nutritious snacks help kids stay energized, focused, and ready to participate throughout the day, especially for those who may not have consistent access to healthy foods at home. And extra gear like swim goggles, sunscreen, and ice packs ensure the kids stay safe during activities. Thank you for your support of this great local organization!
 
Summer camp participants at a Salem Red Sox game

Items Needed

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia has asked for these items for their 2026 summer camp programs:
 
  • Sealed, individually packaged snacks
    • Goldfish crackers
    • Pretzels
    • Granola bars
    • Nutri-Grain bars
    • Popcorn
    • Veggie straws
    • Cheese crackers
    • Applesauce pouches
  • Gear
    • Swim goggles
    • Sunscreen spray
    • Band-Aids
    • Instant ice packs
    • Bunch-O-Balloons
Let's help keep the summer camp participants energized and nourished! Volunteers will be on-site to assist.
Man shopping for snacks at the grocery store

How You Can Participate

Bring your donated items to the Freedom First Elmwood Headquarters on Wednesday, April 8th between 10 am and 6:30 pm.
 
Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Time: 10 am - 6:30 pm
Location: 207 Bullitt Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013 (scroll to see directions and maps below)
 

Directions to Freedom First's Headquarters

Address: 207 Bullitt Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
 
Access from I-581: Take the Elm Ave exit and turn right onto Williamson Rd SE. Take the first right onto Bullitt Ave SE, across from Elmwood Park. Cross the railroad tracks to find the big building with the climber mural, then turn right into our gated parking lot to participate.
 
Access from Downtown: Follow Williamson Rd SE to Elmwood Park. Pass the Elmwood Parking Garage and turn left onto Bullitt Ave SE, across from the park. Cross the railroad tracks to find the big building with the climber mural, then turn right into our gated parking lot to participate.


Go With the Flow - Here's What to Expect.

When you arrive at the Freedom First Elmwood Headquarters to drop off your donations, just follow the flow of traffic as marked in our map below. The donation tents staffed by volunteers will be on the right-hand side, closest to the train tracks.
 
Please pull up your car and drop off your items, then keep moving forward and back around the loop and out the gate. If you need an in-kind donation receipt, our volunteers are ready to help you at the donation tents.
 
Aerial map showing Freedom First's headquarters parking lot traffic flow for donations

At Freedom First, we measure our value by how much we give back.