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Volunteers describe 'Blessings in a Backpack' operations serving about 280 Fulton elementary students weekly
Summary
Local volunteers said Blessings in a Backpack packs weekend food bags for about 280–281 elementary students each week, has distributed 2,240 bags so far this year, relies on roughly 35 volunteers and estimates a $40,000 annual fundraising goal. Board members asked about discreet distribution and allergy accommodations.
Doug Stevens, a volunteer with the local Blessings in a Backpack team, told the Fulton City School District board that the program mobilizes community volunteers to pack weekend food bags for elementary students and that the local effort operates out of Prince of Peace Church. Stevens said the program is national in scope but locally run;…
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