“The food backpacks have helped the students in need have food they might not have had for the weekends for the whole year. There are several children here at our school who especially counted on the extra food. I know that they are appreciative. Thank you for making several children's lives a little brighter.”
“I know how much this food means to some children. We were out of school last Friday for Parent Teacher Conferences, and one of the 5th grade girls was out with illness. She came to the parent conference and found me so she could receive her backpack of food for the weekend. This speaks for itself what a lifeline of support it is for the children at Putnam Heights."
“Just today, a teacher told me how much Food 4 Kids has helped her students. She commented how she can tell the child's focus in class has improved.”
“One of our fifth grade students has had a positive behavioral change. He is so much more pleasant, settled down and doing so much better in this class work. He is getting along with others so much better.”
“A mom of three students currently receiving the backpacks expressed gratitude for the help. The family is struggling financially and appreciates the assistance.”
“We have two children that are now with foster families. This food has been a blessing for them when they needed it most.”
"This is a great program for our kids in Duncan Public School. We look forward to next year! We thank you very much! You are appreciated!”
“One girl told me they didn’t have much food anymore. Their dad had been laid off. Since Food 4 Kids, I can see a difference in this child.”
“One little boy told me that he was sure happy to get his backpack this year. He said he was really happy that I had put an extra bag of food in his backpack for his little sister. Now they could both have food on the weekend.”
“Two of the families shared specifically how the milk helped them. They did not have drinks at home other than water. The children were able to drink the chocolate milk and both families reported using the white milk to cook with. One made Mac and Cheese and the other reported making Hamburger Helper with the milk.”
"One little 1st grader said Friday was his favorite day at school because he got his backpack of food that day. Of all the things I have done over the years at Swinney, this program is the most rewarding. It is wonderful.”