Sprocket and the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation are excited to kick off the Reading with Sprocket program for the 2025-2026 school year! This program is designed to inspire and motivate students while stressing the importance of reading.
Foundation & Mission
The Trash Pandas Foundation is the non-profit charitable arm of the Rocket City organization. Operated by our community relations team, we spearhead local outreach around North Alabama through initiatives such as Mascot Appearances, Jersey Auctions, Ballpark Tours, Team Experiences, and more!
The Trash Pandas Foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to educating and promoting healthy lifestyles through sport and to positively impact communities in the North Alabama region.
Community Initiatives
2025-2026 Scholarship Program
The Trash Pandas Foundation is proud to announce our second scholarship opportunity for the 2025-26 school year! We will be awarding three (3) $2,000 scholarships to local high school seniors (Greater Tennessee Valley Region) who will be attending a Trade School, Junior College, or 4-year University in 2025!
Mascot Appearances
Bring Sprocket out to your next event at a school, local business, parade, parties, and more!
Non-Profit Opportunities
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are pleased to partner with local non-profit organizations to help contribute to their fundraising goals! View all the information on NPO groups at the link below.
How Can We Help?
If you or someone you know needs assistance, please describe how the Trash Pandas can best help (e.g., monetary donation, field renovation, etc.). Follow the link below to submit your request.
Donation Requests
Looking for items to help support your fundraising event? The Trash Pandas Foundation is happy to help! Click the link below to fill out a donations request form.
Breakfast With Santa
Join Jolly St. Nick for breakfast in the SportsMED Stadium Club on Saturday, December 13, starting at 9:30 am! Guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast, festive crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa, Sprocket, and other holiday friends. Santa and Sprocket will also share a storybook reading to make the morning extra special. New this year – warm up at our Hot Cocoa Station!
Stadium Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Toyota Field with a special stadium tour! Contact [email protected] to book your spots! Must have a minimum of 10 people.