Back Snack
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| Communities in Schools and Harvesters have teamed up to provide 60 children with these special backpacks that provide healthy food for them through out the week-end. 2008 BackSnack expansion BackSnack began in 2004 with a pilot project serving 30 children at one school. Last year, Harvesters served 650 students at 22 schools. By the end of the 2008-2009 school year, with help from the Hall Family Foundation and other committed supporters, Harvesters will greatly expand the program to provide backpacks to 8,000 children. Why are we so committed to this program? Because it makes such a difference. Food does much more than alleviate hunger. Teachers involved with BackSnack report the following: • 68% see improvements in grades and behavior • 84% see improvements in attendance • 71% see improvements in social skills • 83% see improvements in self-esteem • 77% see improvements in children’s sense of responsibility |
| Want to help? We need kind people to volunteer. We are always in need of financial and time donations Click here to learn more about helping in this life changing program. |
