
The BackPack Program is an undertaking of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan which attempts to reduce child hunger, educate students and families on proper nutrition and promote healthy lifestyles.
Designed to provide extra support on weekends for children who receive free or reduced-priced lunches at school, this program provides a backpack full of nutritious and easy-to-prepare foods for children to take home on the weekends when school meals are not available. For many of these children, this backpack is their only source of food when school is not in session.
The program began in 2004 with 50 backpacks in 2 elementary schools. Currently, this program serves nearly 7,000 children in more than 160 schools throughout 22 counties in northeast Michigan.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Payton at 810.396.0227 or email her.
DONATE TO THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
A $100 donation would provide for 1 child for the entire school year!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Donate to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. 98% of your contribution goes directly to food and feeding programs. Every 1$ = 6 meals fot those in need.
