By Zoë Pickett

Brown Upper Elementary is having a Backpack Program this school year, offering families an opportunity to ensure their children have nutritious food to take home over weekends and school holidays.

Each bag, weighing between 7 and 10 pounds, is filled with items such as granola bars, fruit juice, and pop-top canned goods. The goal is to help children return to class on Monday mornings fed and ready to learn.

Parents who would like their child to participate should complete and return a program form to the school. If a form is needed, one can be sent home upon request.

For more information about the program, contact Shronda Taylor at shronda.taylor@websterpsb.org at BUES. 

The Backpack Program is taking an important role in supporting students’ well-being and helping families throughout the community.