Backpack Snacks Program

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Bags Delivered Weekly

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Weeks A Year

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Polk County Schools

How It Works

Overview
In partnership with Polk County Schools, Backpack Snacks provides child-friendly, ready-to-eat snack bags for students who may not have enough to eat at home over the weekend.

How It Works
  • Polk County Schools counselors and teachers identify students who would benefit from Backpack Snacks
  • Outreach purchases food and receives food donations from donors, volunteers and friends throughout the year
  • Outreach volunteers pack bags weekly based on the number of students reported by the schools
  • Bags are delivered to schools each Thursday and then distributed to students each Friday 

How You Can Help

Backpack Snacks gives students the nutrition they need for a strong start each week. Your donation or volunteer time makes it possible to keep every child fed.

There are several ways you can help:
  • Donate: Make a financial contribution to support Outreach

  • Give Food: Check the monthly Food Pantry Wishlist and drop off items at Outreach (134 White Drive, Columbus, NC 28722)
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  • Volunteer: If you are interested in helping pack and/or deliver weekly bags, contact Alyssa Davidson with Outreach at [email protected] or (828) 817-2988
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.
​Yesterday a student that I had last year stopped me in the hallway to let me know happily that they have a snack bag in their backpack.
​I see a lot of students bringing a snack from home that was sent home in bags.  That helps during snack time for them to have one to enjoy.
I have had students bring their bags to chorus after school. Often, they are
anxious to get into their bags and start snacking. Some will trade items with
others. They enjoy getting them.

- Voices from Our Classrooms

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