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Box Tops - There's more to it than just clipping!

Did you know that by clipping Box Tops you can support your local schools and help them earn money?  Did you know that since 1996, Box Tops has distributed over $525 million dollars to over 90 participating schools K-8 across the country?  Well, if you didn't know it, now you do. Box Tops is a national program that allows enrolled schools to earn .10 cents for every Box Tops coupon that is turned in.

The goal of Box Tops is to assist participating schools with a means of raising money which can help them fund projects that they wouldn't normally be able to. Some schools decide to raise funds for school supplies, band uniforms, a playground, more educational incentives for the students, honor programs and much more.

Want to help your community school? It's easy and doesn't take a whole lot of time.  All you have to do is commit to clipping the Box Tops coupons you see on participating products like cereal, toiletries, office copy paper, Hanes products and more.  Box Tops coupons can be found on over 250 products.  Once you clip the coupon, place them in a ziplock bag and when you get a sizable amount, bring them to your community school or do what I do... mail them.  You'll be helping them out tremendously.

Need help in finding out if the schools in your community participate?  There's a couple of ways you can do it.  

1. You can call the school directly and ask handles the Box Tops program.  Often if a school is participating, the PTA is handling it or the school has assigned a Box Tops coordinator for the program.

2. You can contact Box Tops directly through their customer service line.  The phone number is 1-888-799-2444.

3. or, you can send me a message directly at Janniece@liquidsoulmedia.com and I can assist you in finding schools in your community that participate in the program. 

Box Tops is more than just clipping.  It's one way you can help your community gain the necessary resources it needs to give our children the best educational experience ever.

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