Board approves church‑run backpack program to help food‑insecure elementary students
The board authorized local Mercer‑area churches to run a backpack program providing food to elementary students experiencing food insecurity during the 2026–27 school year.
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The Mercer Area School District Board on Aug. 17 approved allowing various local churches to operate a backpack program to support elementary students experiencing food insecurity during the 2026–27 school year.
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