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No Child Should Have to Worry About Their Next Meal.
Help Us Raise $60,000 to Provide Five Months of Groceries for Local Children and Families.
Colorado Gives Going on Now to December 8th
Imagine being a parent who has to choose between paying a bill and buying groceries. Or a child trying to concentrate in school while worrying about their next meal.
For too many families in our community, this is everyday life.
But the need doesn't stop. And neither can we.
Every Week, Your Support Makes This Possible
400 Student Weekend Food Bags
45 Grocery Boxes to Families
50 Families to Shop in our No-Cost Market
5,250 Snacks to Schools & SRO's
Behind every number is a child, a family, and a story that matters.
Five Months of Groceries. Countless Moments of Relief.
Every month, Backpack Society spends approximately $12,000 purchasing fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy, and pantry staples to supplement donated food.
Our Colorado Gives goal is to raise $60,000 — enough to cover five months of grocery purchases and help ensure local families have reliable access to nutritious food.
Your generosity helps us keep nutritious groceries available for families who need them.
The Difference Your Generosity Makes From a Family We Serve
"This service was a huge blessing for my family! We went through a tough spot and because of your generosity we were able to cut back on money spent on food. The extra money went to more pressing expenses."
— Backpack Society Family
From One of Our School Partners
“We see firsthand how hunger affects our students. It's hard for a child to focus on learning when they're worried about having enough food at home. Backpack Society gives our families more than food. They give them peace of mind, dignity, and the comfort of knowing someone cares.”
— Backpack Society School Partner
Your Gift Is More Than Groceries.
It's a child arriving at school ready to learn.
It's a parent breathing a little easier.
It's a family knowing they have somewhere to turn.
Please consider a gift of $100, $250, $500, or more.
Together, we can make sure hunger doesn't stand in the way of childhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Kids in Our Community Need Help?
YES!
Kids Qualifying for Free or Reduced Meals & Homeless Numbers:
8,991 Kids F&R (15.2%) & 534 Homeless in Douglas County
2,687 Kids F&R (20.8%) &141 Homeless in Littleton
1,447 Kids F&R (60.6%) & 229 Homeless in Englewood
608 Kids F&R (65.8%) & 45 Homeless in Sheridan
These are just the students officially enrolled in free or reduced lunch programs ~ but we know many more families struggle silently.
Some don’t qualify for assistance, others are too proud or afraid to ask for help.
At Backpack Society, we see them all. Your support helps us fill the gap so no child goes hungry in our community.
Where Does Your Donation Go?
Your donation will go towards food for schoolaged kids in Douglas County, Littleton and Englewood & Sheridan School Districts.
Why Donate During Colorado Gives?
Your donation will be boosted by the Colorado Gives Foundation. That means when you give during this special campaign period, your donation is amplified!
Boost your gift even further by creating a monthly recurring donation.
The first month of a recurring donation is matched 100%, up to $100!
Why Donate to Backpack Society?
We feed kids on weekends and breaks when they are away from school provided meal programs.
The most at-risk students for food insecurity are also the ones who are most affected by the achievement gap and poor academic outcomes that can have lifelong effects. By providing weekend food, we hope students can focus on the important things ~ Like Being a Kid!
Is My Donation Tax Deductable?
Yes. Backpack Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Tax ID 84-3290134.
How you can help?
Every Dollar makes a Difference!
$12 = Provides milk, eggs, produce & meat for a week for a local family!