Join Forsyth Backpack Program
for our annual fundraiser!

Flyer for second annual Forsyth Backpack Bee event on September 30, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Footnote Coffee & Cocktails in Winston-Salem, NC. The flyer features a cartoon bee with a backpack and the slogan 'Spelling to Fight Hunger.'

Join us for the 2nd Annual Forsyth Backpack Program Spelling Bee fundraiser! This fun and competitive night will put you back in the classroom seat to test your spelling knowledge while raising funds for our community's at-risk children. Teams of 4 will compete together or individuals can attend to watch the event and cheer on teams.

Spelling Bee Q & A

How does it work?
Spelling Bee teams are made up of 4 individuals who share a whiteboard and collaborate together to spell the word.

What if my team misses a word?
Use a mulligan to stay in the game! Mulligans are included in sponsorship benefits, but all teams can purchase mulligans throughout the night.

Can I attend the event and support a team?
Yes! Purchase a general admission ticket, “Watcher Bee” and cheer on our team or purchase a mulligan to keep your favorite team in the game!

What does my ticket include?
Your ticket includes your support of Forsyth Backpack Program, entry, drink ticket and food.

When: Tuesday, September 30th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm (Doors open 5:30pm)
Where: Footnote Coffee & Cocktails
634 W 4th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Event Sponsorship

Get involved as a sponsor with your company or community group!

Five people standing together on a stage, wearing matching yellow t-shirts with a bee graphic and the text "Forsyth Backpack Bee, Sprling to Fight Hunger". They are smiling, with three of them holding trophies. One person is in a black blazer and gray pants, the others are in casual pants.
People sitting around a table at a charity event, wearing yellow shirts with a baked good logo, eating dessert and looking at a menu or program.
Three smiling people at a gathering, two women and one man, wearing bright yellow T-shirts with a bee graphic and the text "Forsyth Backpack Bee," standing in a warmly lit restaurant or bar. One woman is wearing a white blazer over her T-shirt, and the man and woman are wearing ID badges.
People gathered in a banquet hall with black-draped tables, string lights, and modern chandeliers, attending an event with standing and seated guests, some in casual attire and some in yellow shirts, with snacks and drinks on the tables.