Backpack Pals seeks to provide food backpacks (commercially packaged non-perishable nutritious food) over long vacation weekends to local school children who may be experiencing food insufficiency when not in school. The backpacks go home on the last day before the holiday
This is an on going problem that will need continuous help. We collect during the summer months as well and have food to get us started in September. Each backpack contains items for breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks. The organization choose the healthiest choices possible. Although they cannot provide foods that need refrigeration, they are able to put in fresh fruit (apples or oranges) on the day of the packing. Each backpack may also contain non-food items such as books, school supplies, hygiene items, and educational lessons
Current needs of Backpack Pals are as follows:
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Soups
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Tuna Fish
- Protein Bars
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter,
- Jelly
- Crackers
- Individual Fruit Packs
- Frozen Meats
- Frozen Vegetables
- Frozen Pizza
- Frozen Dinners
- Frozen Pasta
Please note: we do not college: sugary drinks, cookies, candles, expired products