Many children participate in free and reduced food programs through school systems, however, these programs only operate Monday-Friday. Backpack programs are able to provide two breakfasts and two lunches to help children return to school on Monday morning ready to learn.
Backpacks are filled with nutritious, kid-friendly food that is distributed to children to take home on the weekend. This program is designed to ensure children that might go without have access to healthy food over the weekend.
Current List of Northeast North Carolina Backpack Program partners
Food for Thought
ECP Backpacks
Good Shepherd Food Pantry
Edenton Chowan Food Pantry
Eagles Wings Food Pantry
Currituck Extension Foundation
Ahoskie Food Pantry
Camden Food Pantry
