Join us for a passport program, light snacks, more than 30 interactive stations, raffles, cash bar, and much more!
You could win a $500 Wegmans Gift Card just for visiting interactive stations!
Walk-ins welcome to the FREE event! Receive a 10% discount to The Refinery, courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn, by registering before August 23!
This page will be updated regularly, make sure you stop back soon to stay in the loop!
INTERACTIVE STATIONS
Member Agency
Interactive Stations!
Auburn Rescue Mission
Fun Brain Teaser!
Matthew House
Candy Jar Guess
Aurora of CNY
Vision Loss Simulation
Booker T. Washington Community Center
Video Match Game
Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes
"What Would You Choose" Game
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
TBD
Indera (formerly ARISE-EFR)
TBD
Child Care Solutions
Information Handouts
United Way of Cayuga County
Interactive Stations!
Countywide Personal Care Drive
Donate hygiene items to support the Countywide Personal Care Drive! For every full-sized personal care item you donate, receive one raffle ticket!
Book Buddy Reading Nook
Join our Book Buddy volunteers for a short story. For stopping at the Reading Nook, youth will receive a book and an activity raffle ticket! We're seeking Book Buddy mentors to read with second graders, learn how you can get involved by clicking HERE.
Power Snack Kit Build
We are launching our new "Kit Build Engagement Opportunities" this fall! Organizations and social groups can contract the United Way to host a kit build to learn more about specific needs in our community. At Taste of United Way, help us build 300 Power Snacks and receive one raffle ticket!
Youth Drawing Contest
Our annual Day of Caring Youth Drawing Contest is moving to the Fall! Youth who live or attend school in Cayuga County, between 4th - 12th grade are eligible to submit a line drawing for the 2027 Day of Caring t-shirt design. Youth who submit a drawing with completed registration form will receive an activity raffle ticket!
Volunteer Cayuga
Get involved and volunteer with your favorite nonprofit agencies by finding opportunities through our new Volunteer Cayuga platform. Stop at this station to either a.) create an account and fan the United Way and one other agency -OR- b.) update your existing account and fan the United Way and one other agency and receive TWO raffle tickets! Find opportunities today by clicking HERE.
United Way Table
Learn more about all eleven of the United Way of Cayuga Initiatives and upcoming events when you stop at our table. Spin the wheel for your chance to earn extra raffle tickets, activity raffle tickets, swag, and more!
A Secret Unveiling!
The United Way of Cayuga County is brewing up something exciting! The only way to find out is to join us at Taste of United Way!
Member Agency
Interactive Stations!
E. John Gavras Center
Coloring Sheets Summer Activity Ideas Handouts
Cayuga Counseling Services
Kids crafts
Westminster Manor Adult Home
Rock Painting
Perform 4 Purpose
Ukulele Lessons with P4P All Stars
The Salvation Army
Large Connect 4
Cayuga Community Health Network
Cornhole for Health
Transportation Project of Cayuga County
Information Handouts
DO YOU KNOW ALICE?
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. You can learn more about what it means to survive in Cayuga County by joining our Development & Engagement Manager for an abbreviated 30-minute ALICE Simulation. Sessions are offered at 3:45pm and 5:00pm. To participate you must register when you check-in to the Taste of United Way event.
Those who complete the ALICE simulation will receive a ticket to enter the $500 Wegmans gift card drawing.
RAFFLE ITEMS!
All raffles will have a 5:45 final call with the winners drawn at 6:00pm. You do not need to be present to win.
Raffle Tickets and 50/50 Raffle prices are $1 per ticket, $5 for 6 tickets, and $10 for 15 tickets
Activity Raffle Tickets are 1 ticket for either 5 jumping jacks or 5 pushups
Wegmans $500 Gift Card - 1 Winner from those who participate in Passport program and / or ALICE simulation
RAFFLE ITEMS
$1 per ticket | $5 for 6 | $10 for 15
Auburn Rescue Mission
Donated by Auburn Rescue Mission
Includes: Wine, t-shirts, & Swag
School Days Starter Kit
Donated by Cayuga Counseling Services
Includes: Varies School supplies & Gift Card
Westminster Manor Merch
Donated by Westminster Manor
Includes: Branded Swag
Family Movie Night Basket
Donated by Perform 4 Purpose
Includes: Family Bundle with Popcorn, Candy, & Gift Card
Catholic Charities Empty Bowls Event
Donated by Catholic Charites of the Finger Lakes
Includes: 2 Tickets to Empty Bowls Event, Handmade Bowl, & Swag
S'mores Fun
Donated by The Salvation Army
Includes: Hershey Bars, Reese's, Graham Crackers, S'more Sticks, & Campfire Pizza
YMCA Membership
Donated by the Auburn YMCA-WEIU
Includes: 6 Month Adult Membership
RAFFLE ITEMS CONTINUED
$1 per ticket | $5 for 6 | $10 for 15
NYPENN Press Shop
Donated by Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
Includes: Samples of Printed Items, Apparel, & Other Items
Healthy & Wellness Kit
Donated by Cayuga Community Health Network
Includes: Bluetooth Scale, Night Light, & Self Care Items
Lottery Tickets
Donated by Transportation Project of Cayuga County (SCAT Van)
Includes: Lottery Tickets
A Night at The REV
Donated by The REV Theatre Company
Includes: 2 Tickets to Rock of Ages, 2 Reusable Cups, & 2 Drink Tickets
YOUTH ACTIVITY RAFFLE
5 Jumping Jacks OR Pushups per ticket
Cat Painting
Donated by Anonymous