Backpacks for Kids Program
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Backpacks for Kids provides child-friendly, nutritious foods for chronically hungry children over the weekend at no cost to the child or the family.
We work through your local school system, often in conjunction with concerned citizens, churches & civic groups to provide financial and volunteer support to make Backpacks for Kids a successful endeavor.
2005: The Backpack Program was piloted as a national program of Feeding America.TM
2006: The National Council approved the Backpack Program of the Feeding America TM Network.
2006-2011: College Heights Elementary in Abilene, TX became our pilot program, and now we have expanded to 49 schools in the Big Country!
- Abilene: Bonham, College Heights, Ortiz, Fannin, Lee, & Reagan and Pre-K Elementary Schools; Locust and Woodson Headstart Programs
- Breckenridge: North, East & South Elementary Schools
- Brownwood: Coggin Elementary & Brownwood Intermediate Schools, Headstart and Northeast, Early Elementary and Primary
- Clyde: Elementary & Intermediate Schools
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Backpacks for Kids provides backpacks filled with food that is child friendly, nonperishable, and easily consumed. Backpacks are discreetly distributed to children on Friday afternoons and or before holiday vacations.
Chronically hungry children are targeted to receive the backpacks. They are identified by a teacher or counselor, and parents are asked permission for the child to participate.
Currently, 1 sack filled with food cost $4.50. Therefore, to feed a hungry child each weekend during the school year, it takes $162.00.
Backpacks for Kids is sustained through many generous donations of individuals, groups; and grants from commercial sources, as well as Foundations.
Backpack Spring Menu '11-12'
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Breakfast |
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Lunches |
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Chocolate Milk |
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Mixed Fruit Cups |
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Coco Roos |
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PB & Grape Jelly Squeeze |
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Grape Juice |
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Reg Milk |
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Tootie Fruities |
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Apple Cinnamon Grain Bar |
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Dinners |
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Snacks |
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Beans and Franks |
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Raisins |
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Vanilla Pudding |
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S'More Chewy Granola Bar |
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Fruit Snacks |
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Chilli and Beans |
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Corn |
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