For most students, summer means running around in the sunshine, traveling, going to camp, hanging out with friends, and overindulging in all the great foods that come along with the season. But, for others it means having to worry about having enough food and/or funds available for them to support their needs [...]
Students at McNair Elementary participate on Red Nose Day. On May 24, a fairly large crowd of second, third, fourth, and fifth graders from McNair Elementary School, recognized as one of the Title 1 schools within Guilford County, gathered on the playground to show their support for children in need around the [...]
In April, support from organizations like ours in the community skyrocketed after the storms. Among the damages from the tornado that swept across the county were two elementary schools, Hampton Elementary and Peeler Elementary
At BackPack Beginnings, our Fresh Food Initiative, helps provide schools with fresh produce including fruits, vegetables, and grains (bread). Fresh foods are more than often associated with a hefty price, especially when compared its prepackaged alternatives at the store. For many, finding transportation to get the store is its problem to begin with. Currently, there [...]
Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign aimed at helping people understand the importance of healthier food choices and participating in regular physical activity (Academy of Nutrition & Dieticians). Nearly, 67% of children in the Guilford County school system alone, come from low income families, accounting for [...]
