Feed the Kids
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| "For I was hungry and you gave me food......" |
| The Story She sat on the blanket with the other children as they enjoyed their picnic lunch brought for their field trip. She ate slower than the other children savoring every bite, lingering over the bits that she gingerly pinched off her graham crackers. "OK kids, time to finish up," the teachers instructed. "Come Susie (not her name) and sit up here on the picnic table. There are some more cookies here for you." One of the teachers gently guided Susie to the table. "Why is she such a slow eater?" I asked one of the other teachers. "She only eats at school and we try to stuff her while she is here to last until tomorrow." And "Feed the Kids" was born. |
The Snack Pack
| The effort started with eight children in the fall of 2006 at Drew Central Elementary School as a test to see if there were indeed hungry children in our community. We now feed over 140 children each week in both Monticello and Drew Central Schools. The snack packs are delivered to each week and are then distributed to the children. Elementary children are targeted in Pre-K through the 8th grade. They are referred by teachers, counselors, principals, and the students themselves. We don't know names or faces and only a few stories. We just know that these kids are hungry and we can help in some small way. |
Feed the Kids is a project of First Presbyterian Women's Evening
Circle. and now involves First United Methodist Youth and other
community members and civic groups.
Circle. and now involves First United Methodist Youth and other
community members and civic groups.
| YOU CAN HELP! The cost of one snack pack is around $6.00. Donations can be sent to: Feed the Kids 163 Country View Rd Monticelllo, AR 71655 Or Feed The Kids C/O First Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 1248 Monticello, AR 71657 |
| F E E D T H E K I D S |
| The Snack Packs are kid friendly, nutritious, and easily opened The Packs include: Main Meals Spaghetti, Ravioli, Beans & Weenies, or Vienna Sausages Two Breakfasts Dry Cereal and Granola Bar Two Snacks Two Fruits Two Desserts One Drink A New Testament has been provided Cleanup bags with toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and other toiletry items are provided quarterly |
| The Rice Depot provides some food items. Most of the items are purchased in bulk from grants to help us sustain this project. |
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