A class was recently asked by a teacher what they would do if they had $100. One child wrote,
“If I had $100, I would give it to my mother to buy food for us.”
The food in each bag is valued at $30. The cost to us varies based on the food donations we receive. Without their weekend backpacks, thousands of children face 68 hours of hunger every week. Every dollar helps.
We looked through the backpack and explored what was inside: “Yum! I love tuna fish!”. We practiced wearing the backpack so they were familiar with how heavy they were before going home on the bus. I asked them to be patient and wait until they were in their homes to open the backpack up again. (ie. no snacking on the bus…) I told them to return the empty backpack to my room on Monday so it could be refilled. And I answered any questions they might have.
I wish you could have seen the looks on their faces. I am so incredibly thankful to all of you who are making this happen.
-Founder Claire Bloom
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CALIFORNIA STATUTES: End 68 Hours of Hunger, 87 Winding Road, Milton, NH 03851, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions support our mission to provide food to children experiencing food insecurity during the 68-hour gap between school lunch on Friday and school breakfast on Monday. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by federal and state law. Information regarding our revenues and expenses, including administrative and fundraising costs, is available upon request by contacting us at the address above.
Donate Food
These are the types of foods we would like donated
- Peanut Butter/Jelly: plastic containers
- Mayo
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Canned Beef Stew
- Canned Pasta: Beefaroni/Ravioli
- Canned Soup
- Canned Beans
- Hormel Compleats meals
- Canned fruit (no plastic tops please-they break easily)
- Granola Bars/Nutrition Bars
- Instant Flavored Rice or Noodles
- Instant Flavored Potatoes
- Tuna or Chicken–10 oz or smaller cans
- Instant Oatmeal individual packets
- Pudding Cups
- Fruit Snacks
- Cereal
- Pasta Bowls (Chef Boyardee)
- Mac & Cheese
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
What goes in the bag/backpack
Two minute overview
Matching Gift: Make your gift go even further! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that match donations made by their employees, helping provide even more meals and support to children in our communities.
Stocks: Looking for another way to support our mission? A gift of appreciated stock may help you reduce capital gains taxes while increasing the tax benefits of your charitable contribution.
Reach out to info@end68hoursofhunger.org to find out more.
