Feed the Kids
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| "For I was hungry and you gave me food......" Matthew 25:35 |
| 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 136 children each week in both Monticello and Drew Central Schools. The sacks packs are delivered to each week and are then distributed to the children. Elementary children are targeted in K-6 as well as some preschoolers. 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.
| YOU CAN HELP! The cost of one snack pack is around $6.00. If you would like to make a donation to this wonderful cause it is tax deductible. Donations can be sent to: 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: Three 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 Toothbrushes with Toothpaste are provided about three times a year |
| We have membership in the Southeast Arkansas Community Action Food Bank and have recently been accepted by the Rice Depot to obtain some food. Most of the items are purchased in bulk from Wal-Mart, Sam's, and Save-A-Lot. We also are applying for grants to help us sustain this project. |
The Completed Snack Pack