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Backpack Blessings

A program providing a weekend supply of nutritious food for children while school breakfast and lunch is unavailable. Each food bag contains, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 snacks, 2 fruit and/or vegetables. All food is non-perishable and provided to children free of charge.

 

It is the hope of The STOP Coalition and our partners that this program will support the health and well-being of every student that participates

 

This program is funded through various grants, community churches, and local businesses.

 

For more information or questions please contact:

 

Angela Sparks | 304-664-3986 | angie.crossroads@yahoo.com

Sherry Gross | 304-664-3986 | stop.sherrygross@gmail.com

Get Involved Today

A pledge will help to supply a child for a month with the nutritious food they require.

 

If you do wish to pledge, please send check or money order to:

 

The STOP Coalition

PO Box 1385

Gilbert, WV 25621

 

We will also gladly accept the convenience of donating safely through PayPal.

 

 

 

 

 

If you would rather donate food items directly we are always looking for help to help support this program. Please see the wish list below for examples of our needs.

Letter to the Community Partners

Our Wish List

** anything single serving, easy to prepare and non-perishable

 

Chef Boyardee type can foods

 

Ramen Noodles (blocks and cups)

 

Mac & Cheese (boxes, cups, and/or packets)

 

Cookies/Nabs

 

Raisins

 

Fruit Snacks

 

Pudding Cups

 

Cereal

 

Peanuts

 

Gold Fist, Teddy Grahams, Animal Crackers etc.

 

Oatmeal

 

Fruit Cups

 

Apple Sauce

 

Cereal/Fruit Bars

 

Soup

Vienna Sausages

 

Beanee Weenies

 

Rice (easy to fix in the boxes or cups)

 

Vegetables (individual cups)

Preparation

STOP

Prevention Coalition

Crossroads

Backpack Blessings

Resources

Contact Us

S.T.O.P.

Phone: (304) 664-3986

Fax: (304) 664-3988

stopwv@yahoo.com

 

Physical Address

326 RT 80

Gilbert, West Virginia 25621

 

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1385

Gilbert, West Virginia 25621