MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — Breese Stevens Field is set to be transformed on Tuesday for the Day of Caring.

The annual event, hosted by United Way of Dane County, aims to support community members in need with thousands of donated items and non-perishable foods. It starts at 1:30 p.m.

The Day of Caring marks the start of the United Way campaign, which has a goal to raise more than $17 million. Volunteers will gather in the early afternoon to pack snack kits, fill backpacks and write notes of encouragement

Renee Moe, president and CEO of United Way of Dane County, emphasized the broader impact of their goals.

“To really frame up the issues and mobilize caring power to get more done for our communities, we want to make sure that children, families, individuals that are struggling have the support they need, they know the community cares, and have those on ramps to more lifelong success and every United Way is focusing on that,” Moe said.

She shared that events like this helps the community get closer to finding solutions instead of just the issues.

The paper product, menstrual hygiene and snack packs will be distributed along with backpacks and notes of encouragement to the community through United Way’s nonprofit partners.

Moe encourages those in need to call 211 and invites others to get involved by volunteering or donating. More information on the event can be found here.