November 1st - December 10th
Our Only Fundraiser of the Year ~
Every $1 Donated is Boosted by Colorado Gives!!!
Our Goal?
$36,000
($10 p/bag)
3,600 - Our current shortfall of student weekend bags
through the end of the school year!
The Details - Help kids right here in your community! Your donation will go towards purchasing the remaining food we need to pack 300 bags a week for the last 19 weeks of the school year.
*Your donation is boosted by the Colorado Gives Foundation. That means when you give during this special campaign period, your donation is amplified!
*Boost your gift even further by creating a monthly recurring donation.
The first month of a recurring donation is matched 100%, up to $100!
Why Donate to Backpack Society?
So kids can be well fed over the weekend and come to school
Monday mornings ~ Ready to Learn!
The most at-risk students for food insecurity are also the ones who are most affected by the achievement gap and poor academic outcomes that can have lifelong effects. By providing weekend food, we hope students can focus on the important things ~ Like Being a Kid!
How can you help?
Every Dollar makes a Difference!
Each bag provides 6 meals and snacks for a weekend!
$10 p/Bag
$30 - Feed 3 children
$60 - Feed 6 children
$100 - Feed10 children
$500 - Feed 50 children
$1000 - Feed 100 children
300 bags ~ The number of bags we provide each week ~$3000 feeds everyone for the weekend!
How will we do it?
We work with food partners who supply food at discounted prices.
We pack weekend bags at Backpack Society and our volunteers deliver them each week to our partner schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is my donation tax deductible?
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Yes. Backpack Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the IRS, ID 84-3290134.
What is Colorado Give Day?
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Each December, Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits.
Why give during the Colorado Gives window, November 1st-December 10th?
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The more Backpack Society raises, the more we get of the Incentive Fund. The Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund is a fund established by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank, to amplify charitable donations made on Colorado Gives Day.
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Set up a monthly recurring donation, and the 1st month is matched at 100% up to $100.
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​About Backpack Society
What do we do?
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Backpack Society's mission is to to remove food insecurity as an obstacle for children so they can grow, learn, and thrive.
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We provide food to kids on weekends and breaks when they don't have access to food at school.
How do we do it?
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We partner with schools to identify kids in need.
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Programs include:
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Student Weekend Bags - Providing 6 easy to prepare meals​ and snacks.
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Family Grocery Program - A weekly "No Cost" Market or a box filled with produce, meats, dairy, eggs & pantry items.
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In-School Pantry - An in-school pantry filled with grab and go snacks, so teacher don't have to use their own money to help their students.
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Crisis Boxes, for use in an emergency situation providing food for 24hrs & basic toiletries.
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Holiday Meal Program - Providing Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday meals for our families.
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Who do we serve?
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Students in Douglas County, Littleton and Englewood School Districts.
How will we use your donation?
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We will buy food discounted through our partners to supply 3,600 weekend bags of food to local kids.
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This will bridge the gap between what we have in inventory and what we need to provide for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year.
How much are we hoping to raise during Colorado Gives 2024?
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Our goal is $36,000. Colorado Gives is our only fundraiser of the year!