food packages were distributed to children this past year.
The Backpack Program provides food for children who are at risk for hunger over the weekend. Volunteers help us fill the packs with child friendly foods before they are delivered at schools and our child feeding sites. During the school year, we work with school counselors and teachers to identify students who are in great need of food over the weekend. Over the summer, we provide these food packs at our Summer Feeding sites and through our Emergency Food Program.
Currently, the Backpack Program operates in:
Berthoud
Dacono
Eaton
Erie
Evans
Firestone
Fort Lupton
Frederick
Galeton
Gilcrest
Greeley
Grover
Hudson
Johnstown
Keenesburg
Kersey
LaSalle
Lochbuie
Milliken
Pierce
Platteville
Severance
Windsor
If you are seeking additional information about the Backpack Program, please call our Child Programs Coordinator at (970) 356-2199 x302.