Alleviate Child Hunger in The Eastside
Many children within Duval County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. This is an opportunity to help the Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation address this barrier to success. This need was also created to aid families heavily affected by the pandemic.
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 our project coordinator here.
Safety First
Safety is paramount! Please read and follow these precautions before beginning this volunteer project:
- Do not purchase items or prepare care packages if anyone in your household is sick
- When packaging goods, wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face
- Donated items must be unopened, new, and not expired
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.
