Food Backpacks 4 Kids
OUR MISSION
To meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families at times when other resources are not available and to be a stable source of healthy foods for those who need it most.
OUR VISION
A community where every child is well-fed, can achieve their full potential, and where no family is food insecure.
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PROGRAMS
Food Backpacks
We began by providing backpacks full of food to hungry children in 2009. Since then we have distributed over 1.5 million pounds of food! Each backpack has at least five pounds of nutritious snacks and child friendly foods. Students take the backpacks home each Friday and return them the following week for a refill.
Family Pantry
The Family Pantry is open to any person in need of food. We are proud to serve more than 100 families each week- in person and by home delivery. We offer food staples, dairy, meats, and produce on a rotating availability.
Care Cupboards
Many of our students feel uncomfortable carrying home a backpack of food. In response, we have established Care Cupboards in the schools. Students can discreetly access food to meet their nutritional needs at school or at home.
Community
Donations accepted during open hoursLakebay
Thu, Oct 27Gig Harbor
Thu, Oct 27Gig HarborOct 27, 5:55 AMGig Harbor, 6711 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USAOur Donation Station Challenge is Holiday Meal Items See graphic for list All flavors and varieties. No expired items. Donation Station is located in the back parking lot of the fire station and is accessible at all times. Open up the door, place items on the shelves, and close the door.
Oct 01, 5:00 AM PDT – Oct 30, 7:00 PM PDTKimball Dr. Fire Station, 6711 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USAOur Donation Station Challenge for the month of April is: FRUIT CUPS & JUICE BOXES. All flavors and varieties. No expired items. Donation Station is located in the back parking lot of the fire station and is accessible at all times. Open up the door, place items on the shelves, close the door.