Introducing Our New Adopt-A-School Program

This month, Backpack Brigade launched its new Adopt-a-School program, a way for donors to increase their impact by giving to the school of their choice.  With over a hundred schools to choose from, you’re sure to find several in your neighborhood to support – maybe even the school your child attends!  It surprises parents to learn that kids who share classrooms with their own children can be homeless, hungry, and struggling.  By participating in the Adopt-a-School program, you can localize your giving and increase our impact directly in your own community.

Visit the Adopt-a-School webpage and you’ll see the list of schools we serve, along with the number of kids we serve at each school every week and the total annual cost of serving each school.  The program is flexible enough that you can pledge to support one child or the whole school, depending on your commitment to giving.  This is a popular program for local businesses, who find that adopting the school in their community forges a bond with both students and their parents.  One recent donor said, “As a small business that has proudly adopted a local school, we have not only witnessed first-hand the benefits this program brings to the students, but it has also strengthened the bond between our business and the community.”

One thing Adopt-a-School donors can be sure of:  100% of all donations are used to purchase food for the kids.  Every dollar fills weekend hunger bags that are distributed to each child every Friday, insuring that no child on this list has to face a weekend without food.  Though their identities are protected, their appreciation is real.  They love the service, and appreciate the difference it makes to themselves and their families.

No matter what your budget, there is a way to participate in Adopt-a-School.  Visit the website today to learn more and explore your options.  There are over 5,100 kids who need your support – become a donor today!

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Reminder

The first annual Run to End Weekend Hunger, a Seattle 5K benefiting Backpack Brigade, is THIS SATURDAY, May 31st at 8:00am at Seward Park. Join us!