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Backpack Buddies Program

Backpack Buddies

The BackPack Buddies Program provides children from food-insecure homes with weekend meals during the school year. Local corporations, civic groups, and individuals help collect and pack bags with kid-friendly non-perishable food. The children receive a backpack containing six balanced meals and two healthy snacks at the end of every week. The children are served in partnership with school principals, guidance counselors, and various after school programs. Read testimonial here! 

MIX 101.5 BackPack Buddies Food Drive

Backpack Buddies Food Drive

August 19, 2010—MIX personalities will be on location at Crabtree Valley Mall and Cary Crossroads on August 19 encouraging listeners to donate food, new backpacks and monetary contributions. In 2009, $27,000 and over 10,000 pounds of food were donated through the annual drive with MIX 101.5 to fight childhood hunger in our community.

View the event flyer and get involved!

Fast Facts about BackPack Buddies

  • 100,000 children on our service area are on free or reduced school lunch
  • Over 800 children are enrolled in BackPack Buddies at 24 sites in 7 counties
  • $350 provides a child a BackPack filled with nutritious food each weekend for the entire school year. Donate now!

Learn more about how you can help

Feeding America
United Way of the greater Triangle