Feeding our Future,
One Backpack at a Time
You can make a difference in the life of a child and
in the future of Forsyth County.
SPECIAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY:
Next week, our friends at Novant Health have committed to sponsor and pack 600 cases of food (that's 4,800 individual meal bags!) which means we need many volunteers to help us move finished cases to our schools on Friday, November 14th.
In November, our students will be receiving additional meals to cover Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Break days off of school which requires extra product on hand at our schools. Please join us by choosing from a variety of ways you can get involved. Registration is required, please visit the link below to register.
Important: Volunteers must be comfortable moving boxes that way up to 35 pounds; closed-toe shoes, and water bottles recommended.
Register: https://lnkd.in/eMvp6VUh
One in five children in Forsyth County suffers from hunger. Hunger has devastating short and long-term impacts on children and our community. Hungry children:
Cannot learn effectively
Lag behind their well-nourished peers
Are more likely to be hospitalized
Are less prepared to be part of the workforce and present a greater risk of chronic poor health as adults
At Forsyth Backpack Program we fight childhood hunger in our community by filling the weekend food gap for school children. We provide child-friendly, nutritious food directly to students. All food is child-friendly, including milks, proteins, fruits, cereals and snacks.
Contact Us
Interested in hosting a drive or packing event with your company or community group? Fill out the interest form and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to work with you!