The facts
Millions of low-income children in the United States rely on food support from the National School Lunch Program. But what do these children do when school isn't in session during the weekend? They are at risk of going without the nutrition they need.
Over one in six children in Georgia is considered to be food-insecure.
Even mild under-nutrition can negatively affect behavior and school performance. The bottom line is hungry children have difficulty learning.
Over one in six children in Georgia is considered to be food-insecure.
Even mild under-nutrition can negatively affect behavior and school performance. The bottom line is hungry children have difficulty learning.
THE PLAN
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BackPack Blessings partners with two elementary schools in Cobb County, GA -- Fair Oaks Elementary and Milford Elementary -- and the Marietta Salvation Army After School program to reach children who live in food-insecure households. Each week during the school year, our signature blue backpacks are stocked with nutritious, child-friendly, and easy-to-prepare meals and snacks. We hand-deliver the backpacks on Fridays, along with words of encouragement, so chronically hungry children know they are loved and are assured of food for the weekend. |
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THE results
Students receiving BackPack Blessings backpacks have demonstrated:
Better Test Scores
Improved Reading Skills
Enhanced Behavior
Improved Health
Increased Attendance
Higher Self-Confidence
Better Test Scores
Improved Reading Skills
Enhanced Behavior
Improved Health
Increased Attendance
Higher Self-Confidence
WE NEED Your help!
Our mission relies on donations and volunteers to nourish children and show Christ's love.
DONATIONS -- 100% of donations go to feed the children
(it costs $400 per year for each child to provide weekend food during the school year)
VOLUNTEERS -- stage food items and pack and deliver backpacks to children
(stocking shelves, packing backpacks, and delivering backpacks to students)
All donations are 100% tax deductible.
DONATIONS -- 100% of donations go to feed the children
(it costs $400 per year for each child to provide weekend food during the school year)
VOLUNTEERS -- stage food items and pack and deliver backpacks to children
(stocking shelves, packing backpacks, and delivering backpacks to students)
All donations are 100% tax deductible.
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BackPack Blessings has earned Candid's Platinum Transparency Rating
and Charity Navigator's Highest Rating of 4 Stars!
BackPack Blessings has earned Candid's Platinum Transparency Rating
and Charity Navigator's Highest Rating of 4 Stars!
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