BackPack Program Overview - Foodlink

BackPack Program Overview Many children in our community get their breakfast and lunch at school at a reduced price or for free. But when school is closed on weekends and holidays, many of these children go hungry. TM. The BackPack Program from Foodlink provides children in need with bags of nutritious food they can take home and easily prepare on their own. Why the BackPack Program ? Good nutrition is critical to good health and success at school. Children who don't get enough to eat often have: Trouble concentrating Lower math and English scores Difficulty interacting with peers Trouble finishing tests on time Lower graduation rates Children participating in the BackPack Program during the 2011-2012 school year showed improvement in their energy levels and ability to concentrate, as well as a reduction in food insecure behavior such as asking for seconds or stealing food. What is in the BackPacks?

3 | P a g e Site Coordinator The Site Coordinator is the individual who manages the program for the school or school district and acts as a liaison between the school, the 501c3 partner, and Foodlink.

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