2. Our Mission Blessings in a Backpack partners with America to ensure impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends throughout the school year.

3. Our Vision Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program.

4. Our Children 12 million elementary school children in the United States are on the free & reduced meal program. For many of these students, the meals they receive at school are their only meals.

5. Blessings in a Backpack Blessings in a Backpack is currently feeding nearly 62,000 children in 437 schools in 42 states and 3 countries.

6. The Power of $80 $80 will feed a child on the weekends for an entire 38 week school year. Sample Menu items: Oatmeal, Applesauce, Granola Bars, Juice, Pudding, Canned Soup, & Ravioli.

7. Contact Us www.blessingsinabackpack.org