Kidpack Weekend Meals Program

​​Weekend Kid Packs: Closing the Friday-to-Monday Hunger Gap​

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The Mission: Protecting the Health and Potential of Our Students

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For many students in the University Place School District, school meals are their only reliable source of nutrition. When the school bell rings on Friday afternoon, that safety net disappears.

Hunger doesn't take the weekend off—and neither do we.
 

The Reality of the "Weekend Gap"
 

When a child goes 65+ hours without consistent access to food, the consequences follow them back to the classroom on Monday morning:
 

• Academic Decline: Hunger makes it nearly impossible to focus or retain information.

• Developmental Risks: Consistent nutrition is vital for physical and cognitive growth.

• Emotional Stress: The anxiety of not knowing where the next meal is coming from affects a child's mental well-being.
   

How the KidPack Program Works

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Our program is designed to be discreet, nutritious, and effective. We don't just provide food; we provide peace of mind.
 

• Discreet Support: We work directly with school counselors to identify students who need support. Packs are distributed in a way that protects student privacy and eliminates any "stigma."

• Nutritious & Easy: Each KidPack contains healthy, kid-friendly, and easy-to-prepare meals and snacks that children can manage on their own if needed.

• Ready to Learn: By filling the weekend gap, we ensure students return to school on Monday nourished, energized, and ready to succeed.

By the Numbers

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41% of students in our district qualify for subsidized lunch programs. Our goal is to ensure that not one of them spends their Saturday or Sunday hungry.

How You Can Help

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It takes a community to protect our students' potential. Here is how you can support the KidPack mission:

• Donate Specific Items: We look for shelf-stable proteins, fruit cups, and easy-open granola bars. 

• Sponsor a Student: A small monthly donation can cover the cost of KidPacks for one student for the entire school year.

• Volunteer to Pack: Join us for "Packing Days" where we assemble hundreds of kits for the upcoming Friday delivery.​