Backpack Program

Organization

Weld Food Bank

Grant Amount

$125,000

Grant Cycle

2024

Project Description

Backpacks filled with shelf-stable, child-friendly, nutritious food distributed to 720 school-age children each week at risk of missing meals over the weekend when free and reduced school meals are not available to ensure that all children in Weld County have access to nourishing foods, giving them their best chance to thrive in school.

Support Type
Cycle Grant
Funding Initiative
Food Security
Region(s)
Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, Region 6
Term of Grant
12
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