Backpack Snacks Program
As difficult as it may be to hear, hundreds of children in Polk County are not receiving enough food at home to grow and maintain a healthy body and mind. These children may experience chronic sickness and have behavioral problems (irritable, withdrawn, anxious, etc.). They may appear extremely thin, have puffy or swollen skin and have short attention span or inability to concentrate.
Backpack Mack
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How our program works -
Outreach purchases food and receives food donations for donors, volunteers and friends throughout the year. These food items are used by the Food Pantry in support of those in need including the Backpack Snacks Program. Volunteers fill food bags on a weekly basis which are distributed to local schools that have identified a nutritionally at-risk child. The bags are placed in the child's locker during class hours in order to help protect the child's identity. There are several ways you can help:
To learn more about Backpack Snacks, contact Stephen Stimac with Outreach at [email protected] or 828-894-2988. To enroll your child in this program, contact their school guidance counselor. |
Summer Food Program
During the summer, Outreach partners with local churches to deliver food weekly to Polk County students and their families upon request. This program, led by area churches, has grown each year - both by participating children and support. Churches contribute financially and take turns packing and delivering food each week.
Outreach extends heartfelt gratitude & appreciation to the Summer Food Program partners -
Many thanks to all!
Outreach extends heartfelt gratitude & appreciation to the Summer Food Program partners -
- Congregational Church of Tryon
- Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross in Tryon
- Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Saluda
- First Baptist Church of Tryon
- Tryon United Methodist Church
- Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
- Tryon Presbyterian Church
Many thanks to all!