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The Backpack Program | Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

The Backpack Program

3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR 72404

Languages
English
Application process
Please call for information.
Service area
Clay County, AR Craighead County, AR Crittenden County, AR Cross County, AR Fulton County, AR Greene County, AR Independence County, AR Izard County, AR Jackson County, AR Lawrence County, AR Mississippi County, AR Poinsett County, AR Randolph County, AR Sharp County, AR Stone County, AR
This program, on the last day of the school week, prepares snack packs for program enrolled children to pick up for the weekend. The backpacks are filled with easy-to-prepare meals and snacks and are provided to children in a safe and discreet manner.The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will provide backpacks filled with food to more than 1100 children each week during this school year.
Last assured
03/19/2018
Providing organization
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Agency provides food to local food pantries.