THE BACKPACK PROGRAM

Weekly food for kids in need.

The Backpack Program provides food each weekend to at-risk children. These kids receive breakfast and lunch at school during the week, but run the risk of going hungry over the weekend. This ensures that they are focused and ready to learn on Monday morning. The Church at Pleasant Grove sponsors The Backpack Program at 3 elementary and 2 high schools, and program is active at every school in Wilson County!

We serve approximately 250 at-risk children each week.

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Ways to help

  • Volunteer to pack / pick up food

  • Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards (our NPO number is EL013)

  • Donate your plastic grocery bags

  • Donate funds

WANT TO HELP IN A HANDS-ON WAY? (PACKING BAGS, DELIVERING FOOD, ETC.)

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

— JOHN 13:34-35