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.
