Mission
TO PROVIDE A BACKPACK PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AT THE BRISTOL AND SOUTH BRISTOL SCHOOLS. VOLUNTEERS PACK BACKPACKS FULL OF FOOD AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS THAT QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS AT THE SCHOOL. STUDENTS RECEIVE BACKPACKS FULL OF SUPPLIES AND FOOD BEFORE THEY GO HOME FROM SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. DURING THE SUMMER STUDENTS RECEIVE BACKPACKS WEEKLY TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL GET NUTRITIONAL SNACKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL.