Why Do We Provide Back Packs?
In case someone:
Had an unexpected life event
Is going through a tough time
Has a medical issue
Experienced a job loss
Needs some healthy options
How Can I Help?
Donations of specific food items (or monetary donations) can be dropped off for the AES PTG at the main office at Acton Elementary School for the Backpack Program and Snack Closet. If you have questions or want to get more involved, please email backpacks@actonptg.com.
Here the are foods we need for Backpacks:
Oatmeal
Regular and Gluten Free Cereal
Yogurt Pouches
Yogurt Covered Fruit Snacks
Individual Packaged Crackers
Cans of soup
Canned Veggies
Mac & Cheese
Ravioli or Chef Boyardi Items
Bags or Boxes of Instant Potatoes
String Cheese
Fresh Fruit (like apples, clementines)
Applesauce cups
Individual Boxes of Raisins
Cereal bars (like Nutrigrain or KIND Gluten Free bars)