- Schools have distributed a parental permission slip inviting families to participate in the program. Additional forms are available from your School Counselor.
- Food includes 4 snacks and 3 meals for the student. It is child-friendly and nonperishable.
- Food is discretely given to children on the last day before the weekend or holiday vacation.
- Any student in need is eligible. There are no income requirements.
- Referrals come from teachers, administration and/or parents.
- Any student in need is eligible. There are no income requirements.
- Referrals come from teachers, administration and/or parents.
We began distribution of backpacks in October of 2014 and since then we have given out more than 46,000 backpacks to students in grades preschool through sixth grade. This year, we have 128 children receiving weekly backpacks.