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There are children in America that rely on resources such as free or reduced-priced school lunch during the school year.
The Back Pack Program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. About the Back Pack Program - Backpacks are filled with food that children take home on weekends
- Food is child-friendly, nonperishable, easily consumed and vitamin fortified
- Backpacks are discreetly distributed to children on the last day before the weekend or holiday vacation.
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The Back Pack Concept
The Back Pack Program concept was developed at the Arkansas Rice Depot in Little Rock after a school nurse asked for help because hungry students were coming to her with stomach aches and dizziness. The local food bank began to provide the school children with groceries in non-descript backpacks to carry home.
More about this program
In addition to providing nutritious food to school children in need, we also provide extra food for younger siblings at home. We provide food that is easily prepared or required no cooking. We provide the back pack on the first day. Children are given 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner, 2 snacks, 2 juice and sometimes a toy. Meals may include, but are not limited to, macaroni and cheese, granola bars, cereal, spaghetti, rice, beans, tuna, canned meat and a fruit.
You can help us to make this project work. Please assist us in making the project work. To sponsor:
100 children cost $35,000 per year
50 children cost $17,500 per year
25 children cost $8,750 per year
I child cost $350 per year |  |
If you would like to make a donation or be a sponsor, please make a donation now.
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Backpack Program
