Blessings in a Backpack

Have you ever wanted to be a superhero?

Well, here is a wonderful opportunity for you to be a hero to a child at Chets Creek! As we have all felt in the past year or so, times have been tough economically. These difficult times have affected some of the children at Chets Creek as well. The number of families that have had to ask for assistance in feeding their children during the school day has increased within the past year. While these children are fed at school, they may often be hungry on the weekends.

Here is where you can help! The national organization Blessings in a Backpack is trying to start a program at Chets Creek. Blessings in a Backpack is a way to provide nutritious food on the weekends for children whose parents are going through a tough time economically. The program partners with a local grocery store to provide food to send home with the children on Friday to keep them full and healthy over the weekend. The best part is that it only takes $80 to feed one child for the school year!

If you feel called to be a hero for a child in this situation, there is a simple way to help. You can make a donation online at www.jaxblessingsinabackpack.org. Just click "Donate Now!" Please make sure to designate that the donation goes to Chets Creek Elementary. You can also send a check into school with your child. Make the check payable to Blessings in a Backpack and write Chets Creek Elementary in the memo line. You do not need to be able to donate the entire amount to sponsor one child. Any amount is appreciated!