Backpack Buddies

Project Dates: 2008-2019
Mission
To reduce the effects of childhood hunger by providing nutritious, easy-to-prepare food over the weekend to children residing in food-insecure homes in the greater Twin Cities area. Health and wellness education is also provided.
Locations
- Andersen United Community School
- Minneapolis, MN
- Prodeo Acedemy
- Minneapolis, MN
- Cityview Community School
- Minneapolis, MN
Community Impact
Backpack Buddies provides over 750 students with a take-home backpack filled with nutritious food for use over the weekend. Students in 1st – 5th grades at Andersen United Community School, Cityview Community School and Prodeo Academy benefit from this program.