16 million
American kids struggle with hunger each year
We are a community organization who raise money and collect funding to support Monroe County's hungry children and bridge the gap between school meals. To learn more about our organization's mission and how you can make an impact, click "ABOUT US" to learn more.
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62%
of teachers
say children in their classrooms are coming to school hungry.
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Our Vision
Our vision is that hunger never deters the the success of each and every student. This vision has guided us to create solutions to problems within our community.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure every student never goes hungry, so that they continue to excel in their education. This will help ensure the future of Monroe County students.
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Our Solution
Our solution is Backpack Buddies. Our organization makes sure to provide in-need students with food, hygiene items, and much more to exceed in school.
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Our Results
The results of our program have been phenomenal. With a number of community supporters we have been able to satisfy the needs of over 130+ students each year.
Upcoming Events
Monroe County Backpack Buddies has numerous events throughout the month that require volunteers! Take a look at our calendar to see if any of these fits your schedule!
List of Services
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Mondays 1:00 - 2:00 - Backpack Packing DayList Item 1
The children's backpacks are packed every Monday at the William Hubbard Middle School Campus from 1:00 - 2:00.
For more information, call 478-994-2031 x1035.
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Vary By School - Backpack Delivery Day
The backpack delivery days to the schools vary. Contact your child’s school counselor to help with BPB delivery.
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Donation Days
Donations are accepted daily at the Central Office. The address is 25 Brooklyn Ave, Forsyth, GA.
For more information, call 478-994-2031 x1035.
Gifted by the 2019 Leadership Monroe Class
Leadership Monroe chose to help the cause of Backpack Buddies for its 2019 Class project. When initially learning that a single individual, Gwen Byrd, was undertaking the entire project singlehandedly, they decided to brainstorms ways in which to help streamline some of the tasks involved with keeping the program running. They decided that a website would be an invaluable tool to streamline communications, donations, and various other tasks the program undertakes on a daily basis. The 2019 Leadership Monroe Class gifted the website to the Monroe County Board of Education in the fall of 2019.
