General Information
What is the Seneca Falls BackPack Program?
Many children in our community get their breakfast & lunch at school at a reduced price or for free. But when school is closed during weekends and holidays, some of those children go hungry.
The Seneca Falls BackPack Program provides children in need with bags of nutritious food they can take home and easily prepare on their own.
Why is the Seneca Falls BackPack Program important?
Good nutrition is critical to good health and success at school. Children who don't get enough to eat often have:
-Trouble concentrating
-Lower math and English scores
-Trouble finishing tests in time
-Lower graduation rates
What types of items are in the packs?
Items in packs are:
-Kid friendly
-Individually packaged, or small and light enough to carry
-Shelf stable
-Easy to prepare, even without a stove, or in some cases a can opener
-Nutritious
What does each pack include?
Each BackPack bag weighs about 5-6 pounds. There are 2 items in each pack from each of the following food groups:
-Fruits and Vegetables
-Dairy
-Grain
-Protein
For food to be included in the BackPack bag, it is required to meet the standards set forth by the Backpack Coordinator. This means, when possible, the items are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in fiber and protein.
Many children in our community get their breakfast & lunch at school at a reduced price or for free. But when school is closed during weekends and holidays, some of those children go hungry.
The Seneca Falls BackPack Program provides children in need with bags of nutritious food they can take home and easily prepare on their own.
Why is the Seneca Falls BackPack Program important?
Good nutrition is critical to good health and success at school. Children who don't get enough to eat often have:
-Trouble concentrating
-Lower math and English scores
-Trouble finishing tests in time
-Lower graduation rates
What types of items are in the packs?
Items in packs are:
-Kid friendly
-Individually packaged, or small and light enough to carry
-Shelf stable
-Easy to prepare, even without a stove, or in some cases a can opener
-Nutritious
What does each pack include?
Each BackPack bag weighs about 5-6 pounds. There are 2 items in each pack from each of the following food groups:
-Fruits and Vegetables
-Dairy
-Grain
-Protein
For food to be included in the BackPack bag, it is required to meet the standards set forth by the Backpack Coordinator. This means, when possible, the items are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in fiber and protein.
WE Partner with the USDA summer meals program!
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement;
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
