Backpack Buddies NC

Food Assistance · North Carolina · Free

Programs across NC providing discreet backpacks of nutritious food for school children to take home on weekends and holidays, addressing child hunger for families with limited resources. Children receive bags filled with easy-to-prepare foods each Friday throughout the school year. Programs operate through local schools in partnership with regional food banks. Visit foodbankcenc.org to find a Backpack Buddies program near you. Available statewide through local schools during the academic year. Free for participating students.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide (through local schools)

Hours: School year

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