Traditional Fill the Boot

COVID-19 Specific Documents

• COVID-19 Approval Checklist
• Sample Safety Plan
• COVID-19 Participant Acknowledgement Document
• Example Coordinator Communication to Local/Dept
• MDA Impact Sheet

Social Distancing Approved Options

If your Local isn't able to do a traditional collection at intersections or storefronts, we have identified two options that have been successful. Parking Lot Collections and Drive Thru Fill the Boot Collections are able to be done with social distancing and still allow your Local to raise funds for MDA.

• Parking Lot Collections
• Drive Thru Fill the Boot

Communication Tools

• Press Release Template
• Social Media Sample Posts and Strategy

Social Media Graphics

• Facebook Image
• Instagram Image Option 1
• Instagram Image Option 2

Logistics

Download Deposit Instructions

Supplies:

• You will not need to submit an order for supplies this year. MDA will automatically ship a kit of basic supplies directly to you. Quantities will be determined by MDA based on the size of your campaign from past years.
• We will not be using Fill the Boot stickers this year to minimize the direct contact between firefighters and donors.
• Due to fundraising challenges caused by the pandemic and to direct as much income as possible directly to our local client programs and services, we will not be providing individual incentives (T-shirts) for those participating in Fill the Boot this year. If you have questions, please contact your MDA staff rep.