1 in 5 Kids are Hungry in Sanpete County
Kids Pack Program
Students who need weekend assistance are sent home with backpacks containing two breakfasts and two lunches to compensate for not eating at school.
Why we need YOUR HELP in Sanpete County
residents are food insecure
children are food insecure
students eligible for free or reduced meals
increase in food orders from 2021 to 2023
What we do with YOUR HELP
average number of individuals served monthly
average monthly food orders delivered
average monthly kid backpacks
KIDS' BACKPACK PROGRAM SAVES LIVES
1,120 children wonder where their next meal is coming from
Students who need weekend assistance are sent home with backpacks containing two breakfasts and two lunches to compensate for not eating at school.
Average number of monthly Kid-Packs in 2021
Average number of monthly Kid-Packs in 2023
29% Increase from 2022 to 2023
We are averaging 350 Kid-Packs per week. The cost per Kid-Pack is $10.00. The weekly cost is $3,500.
IN 2022 SIX PEOPLE DIED FROM MALNUTRITION IN SANPETE COUNTY.
OUR NEED IS URGENT!
FOOD ASSISTANCE HAS DOUBLED SINCE 2021
Increase in food orders from 2021 to 2023 food bank participation
Families served January through March, 2024
Individuals served January through March, 2024
You ask how can I help?
A monthly donation of $10 will provide a student with a Kid-Pack for a weekend.
A monthly donation of $20 will feed a family of four 10 times.
All donations stay here in Sanpete County to provide food to our neighbors.
We are averaging 350 Kid-Packs per week. The cost per Kid Pack is $10. The weekly cost is $3,500.
Each pack provides essential nutrition for a child over the weekend. Consistent funding ensures we reach every child in need. However, rising costs and demand may challenge sustainability long-term.
When Children are Hungry
Regular hunger experienced by children negatively impacts their ability to learn. Both physical and mental functions are affected by food insecurity. Concentration, memory, mood, and motor skills—all crucial for success in school—are compromised.
Additionally, children who lack sufficient food at home tend to score lower on IQ tests. They struggle with social interactions and achieve lower math and general test scores compared to their peers who have adequate access to food.
Kids' BackPack Program Saves Lives
1,120 children wonder where their next meal is coming from.
Students who need weekend assistance are sent home with backpacks containing two breakfasts and two lunches to compensate for not eating at school.
Average monthly Kid-Packs in 2021
Average monthly Kid-Packs in 2023
29% Increase from 2022 to 2023
Local demand averages 350 Kid-Packs per week.
The cost per Kid-Pack is $10.00.
The weekly cost is $3,500.
How can you help?
A monthly donation of $10 will provide a student with a Kid-Pack for a weekend.
A monthly donation of $20 will feed a family of four 10 times.
All donations stay in Sanpete County to provide food for our neighbors.
DONATE NOW1,120 children don't know where their next meal is coming from.
They face each day with uncertainty and hunger. No child should worry about their next bite.
Together, we can make sure they never go to bed hungry.