The Need
Our Mission
Our Mission
Every day, children are going hungry… even in Bellevue. Close to 250 students are known to be homeless. Approximately 3400 (17%) students qualify for free or reduced meals, including 57% of children at one elementary school, 44% at one middle school, and 38% in one high school. For many students, the only meal they get is at school. On
Every day, children are going hungry… even in Bellevue. Close to 250 students are known to be homeless. Approximately 3400 (17%) students qualify for free or reduced meals, including 57% of children at one elementary school, 44% at one middle school, and 38% in one high school. For many students, the only meal they get is at school. On the weekend, they go hungry. Backpack Meals is there to fill in the gap.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
When children are hungry, everything becomes more difficult, including learning. Backpack Meals for Kids provides free, easy-to-make meals each Friday, so kids have food to eat over the weekend. Backpacks are also provided free to children who need them when they join the program.
Our Team
Our Mission
Our Team
Backpack Meals is 100% volunteer-run with no overhead. All funding goes toward food and the expansion of the program. Our volunteers and board members are local community members who understand the need for family support that exists within Bellevue. Together we work energetically to provide meals to hundreds of students each week.
Donate to Backpack Meals for Kids
Backpack Meals is a 501(c)3 organization.
Please note- the account will list jdstarrs@gmail.com; donations go directly to Backpack Meals.
