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Backpack Snacks Program

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.

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Average Bags Delivered Weekly

35

Weeks A Year

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Polk County Schools

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How It Works

  1. Polk County Schools counselors and teachers identify students who would benefit from Backpack Snacks

  2. Outreach purchases food and receives food donations from donors, volunteers and friends throughout the year

  3. Outreach volunteers pack bags weekly based on the number of students reported by the schools

  4. 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 Monetarily: Make a financial contribution to support Outreach
     

  • Donate Food: Check the monthly Food Pantry Wish-list 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 alyssa.davidson@tboutreach.org or (828) 817-2988

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Voices from Our Classrooms

"A student that I had last year stopped me in the hallway to let me know, proudly, that they had a backpack snack in their backpack."

Voices from Our Classrooms

"I see a lot of students enjoying their backpack snacks during snack time and on the bus."

Voices from Our Classrooms

"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

"We have a couple of students who come to us regularly for snacks and they are so excited to have the snack bags each week."

Voices from Our Classrooms

"Most of our students love receiving their Backpack Snacks. They are always checking at the beginning of the year to make sure they are on the list."

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