Feed the Kids is a 8 year old non-profit initiative that works with Drew County's local school districts to supply meals for children who might not be receiving meals outside of the school day. School identified children attending Pre-K through Middle School have food placed in their backpacks, during breaks, on on Fridays to ensure they have food for the weekend in case their parents are unable to feed them. The names of families participating is limited to the school districts and kept confidential.
The program began as a pilot in 2006 serving eight targeted students. Today, thanks to the support of businesses, volunteers, and organizations (like Rotary), the program services 140 students.
In 2013, Rotary Club of Monticello adopted Feed the Kids as our official service project. Together as a club, our members work to assist with packing meals on the first Wednesday of the month, fundraiser to support the program's operations, and help raise awareness of childhood hunger in Drew County.
If you would like to support this amazing community project, contact Feed The Kids at the First Presbyterian Church, 870-367-6883.
The program began as a pilot in 2006 serving eight targeted students. Today, thanks to the support of businesses, volunteers, and organizations (like Rotary), the program services 140 students.
In 2013, Rotary Club of Monticello adopted Feed the Kids as our official service project. Together as a club, our members work to assist with packing meals on the first Wednesday of the month, fundraiser to support the program's operations, and help raise awareness of childhood hunger in Drew County.
If you would like to support this amazing community project, contact Feed The Kids at the First Presbyterian Church, 870-367-6883.
The Snack Packs are designed to be kid friendly, nutritious, and easily opened
The Packs include: Main Meals (Spaghetti, Ravioli, Beans & Weenies, or Vienna Sausages), Two Breakfasts (Dry Cereal and Granola Bar), Two Snacks, Two Fruits, Two Desserts, and One Drink.
Once a quarterly Snack Pack are accompanied with Cleanup Bags. These bags include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and other toiletry items.
The Packs include: Main Meals (Spaghetti, Ravioli, Beans & Weenies, or Vienna Sausages), Two Breakfasts (Dry Cereal and Granola Bar), Two Snacks, Two Fruits, Two Desserts, and One Drink.
Once a quarterly Snack Pack are accompanied with Cleanup Bags. These bags include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and other toiletry items.
The Story of how a grandparent was inspired to start Feed the Kids
She sat on the blanket with the other children as they enjoyed their picnic lunch brought for their field trip. She ate slower than the other children savoring every bite, lingering over the bits that she gingerly pinched off her graham crackers.
"OK kids, time to finish up," the teachers instructed.
"Come Susie (not her name) and sit up here on the picnic table. There are some more cookies here for you." One of the teachers gently guided Susie to the table.
"Why is she such a slow eater?" I asked one of the other teachers.
"She only eats at school and we try to stuff her while she is here to last until tomorrow."
And "Feed the Kids" was born.
She sat on the blanket with the other children as they enjoyed their picnic lunch brought for their field trip. She ate slower than the other children savoring every bite, lingering over the bits that she gingerly pinched off her graham crackers.
"OK kids, time to finish up," the teachers instructed.
"Come Susie (not her name) and sit up here on the picnic table. There are some more cookies here for you." One of the teachers gently guided Susie to the table.
"Why is she such a slow eater?" I asked one of the other teachers.
"She only eats at school and we try to stuff her while she is here to last until tomorrow."
And "Feed the Kids" was born.
