Food4Kids Weekend Backpack Program
Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida, Inc. targets children who are "chronically hungry" and are at risk of not receiving food over the weekend. 1 out of 4 of North Florida's children are affected by poverty and live in food unstable homes. Despite the resources of Free and Reduced lunch/breakfast, afterschool snacks, food stamps, and other programs that target hunger there are a signigicant number of food unstable homes in the county. Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida, Inc. is a registered non-profit organization with the State of Florida and is 100% volunteer run. Food4Kids Backpack Program provides food for these children over the weekends and during extended breaks from school when other resources are not available. Children who are referred into the program receive rolling backpacks filled with food (7 meals per child) every Friday. On Monday, the backpacks are returned to be refilled and redistributed at the end of the week.
Sponsor a child:
For only $6 a week or $250 a year, you can feed a child in your community. Whether you prefer a one-time or recurring donation, any amount helps!
Make a donation online today
If preferred, donations can also be mailed.
Checks should be made payable to:
Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida
7257 NW 4th Blvd, Suite 31, Gainesville, Fl 32607
Donate Supplies:
Donations of nonperishable items are always welcome, including:
Breakfast Items – oatmeal packets, granola bars, cereals
Canned/Boxed Goods – beans, meats, pasta, soup, veggies
Snacks – raisins, pretzels, fruit cups, pudding, peanut butter and jelly
Drinks – shelf-stable milk, juice boxes/pouches
Donate Time:
volunteer@food4kidsbackpackprogram.com to request to be added to the volunteer email list to receive notices of volunteer needs. We are always looking for volunteers to help us collect, pack and distribute food at our schools and warehouse.
