Many children within Duval County do not have regular access to food outside of the free and reduced lunches provided by Duval County Public Schools, and this issue disproportionately affects the resident families of North Riverside. Food insecurity has a true negative impact on their health and academic success. These packs of shelf-stable snacks provide nourishment in between meals and will help alleviate some of the discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should.
Packs can be completed in three easy steps:
1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age!
2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):
- Shelf-stable milk, chocolate milk, or 100% juice
- Easy Mac, Tuna Salad or chicken salad kit
- Kashi bar, Kind or another granola bar
- Popcorn/Chip Bag
- Applesauce or fruit cup
- Napkin
- Fork/spoon
3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.
4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.
Volunteer Hours
For those that require service hours, one half-hour plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant.
