Pledge to make a difference, together.
Our mission is to provide weekend meals to food-insecure children across Metro Atlanta to enhance their mental and physical health and their ability to learn.
"It's been helpful in my situation as a single mom with low income and still not being able to qualify for assistance like food stamps. The snacks help relieve some cost in my groceries. It also helps that she eats and likes the food that is being provided. Thank you " - Mom
"Thank you very much for all of food and drinks you have been giving us. You have helped us in ways we can't explain. You have helped families from hunger and we thank you for that. You give us great food, great snacks, and great drinks. " Z - Student.
"Dear Backpack Buddies, you have provided a blessing to me and my family. You have helped my family and your efforts are not unnoticed. For that I thank you." B. - Student
"I would like to express our gratitude on behalf of the students and families who have been receiving assistance through the Backpack Buddies Program of Metro Atlanta. We at E. Rivers Elementary feel honored to have such a wonderful program assisting so many students and families who struggle. Ms. Carla and her wonderful group of volunteers make our students smile every week. Truly, Backpack Buddies makes a huge difference in the lives of so many who struggle with food insecurity. " J. Waller, Principal
"Students are always present on Fridays to get their bags for the weekends. It's made a difference and helped many families.", School Counselor
In fulfillment of Backpack Buddies’ mission, our Weekend Feeding Program’s ultimate objective is to reduce food insecurity among children in Metro Atlanta by providing nutritious food bags to students on Fridays to help keep them nourished over the weekends when they are not in school.
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