Event in Fairlawn, OH
Blessings in a Backpack
When: (repeats custom)
Where: 2750 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
Shared by St. Hilary Catholic Church on
Blessings in a Backpack Akron is the local chapter of the national organization designed to feed school children in our community that may not have enough food on the weekends. Each Friday students receive non-perishable food items, such as oatmeal, macaroni & cheese, and applesauce to take home. Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of the program. This ministry began in 2010 providing food for 300 children at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center. Currently, we provide food for more than 1,025 children at the 8 schools – Helen Arnold CLC, McEbright CLC, Bridges Learning Center, David Hill CLC, St. Mary’s School, Crouse CLC, Schumacher CLC, Pfeiffer Elementary School and there is still a need to provide food at additional schools. On Thursday evening volunteers pack bags for the children at Helen Arnold CLC and McEbright CLC. We need volunteers to pack the bags on Thursday evenings, be a team le
Where: Helen Arnold CLC and McEbright CLC