Submitted Photo Marketplace (Johanneson’s Companies) presented a check for $40,714.22 to United Way and its Backpack Buddy program Friday. Holding the check are Hannah Pederson, second from left, and Christy Miller, third from right, with Souris Valley United Way. Back row, from left to right, are Marketplace employees Anissa Otto, Zac Miller, Connor Crowdus, Craig Heupel and Shane Moe. The Backpack Buddy program helps ensure children have quality food on the weekends or when the school food program is not available. Marketplace is a founding sponsor of the Backpack Buddy program in the community.