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Get to know the dedicated leaders who help Backpack Buddies fulfill it’s mission.
Backpack Buddies is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing economically disadvantaged children in the Coweta County School System with food for the weekends. Many children in our community rely on the Free and Reduced Lunch Program offered by their schools during the week, but have very little to eat over weekends and holidays.
Working closely with school counselors, we identify children at risk of hunger and supply them with nutritious, self-serve food to sustain them when school meals are not available.
During the school year, we serve about 1,700 children across 36 schools, and this is only scratching the surface of the true need in Coweta County. Our vision is to serve these children year-round, not only during the school year but also over the summer months when they lose access to school meals.
Research shows that hunger severely impacts children’s mental and physical health, contributes to behavioral challenges, and undermines their ability to learn. Hunger is an increasing epidemic in our county , and many residents are unaware of its extent.
Backpack Buddies exists to help relieve hunger, which in turn improves grades, health, school attendance, and self-esteem for the children we serve.

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A fun first night of volunteering! 🎾💙 These ladies came out together for the first time and had a great time serving alongside one another. We love seeing new faces get involved and make volunteering a fun way to give back! Thank you for spending your evening with us! 🙌

A WHOLE SCHOOL SPONSORED! 💙 St. Paul’s has generously donated to provide weekend bags for students at Jefferson Parkway Elementary! We are so excited to see our community come together to make sure local kids have food for the weekend. Thank you, St. Paul’s, for making such a big impact! ⭐

🍝 Food of the Month: Ravioli & Soup! This month, we’re collecting 15 oz cans of ravioli and soup to help stock our shelves and support local kids in need as we prepare for the upcoming breaks. Every donation makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your continued generosity! Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community! ❤️

We loved having a small group from Passion City Church spend time serving at BPB! ❤️ From projects around the building to lending a helping hand wherever needed, there are so many ways to get involved at Backpack Buddies for every age and stage. Thank you for being part of what we do! 🙌

David Armstrong has been serving with Backpack Buddies for about four years! When asked why he loves serving, his answer was simple: “It helps others.” And his advice to anyone thinking about volunteering? “Just do it.” We couldn’t agree more! There’s something incredibly fulfilling about showing up, serving others, and being part of a community making a difference. 🎒💚

We’re so grateful for our partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the generosity of Airgroup Atlanta! 💛 Their support helps us stretch every dollar and provide more food to local students. And a special shoutout to Jonathan, our favorite driver and friend to the boys! 🚚

11,000+ items collected! 💛 This summer, Keller Williams rallied their clients to collect a different item each month for Backpack Buddies. Their generosity is helping us fill more backpacks and serve more students, including our friends in Carroll County! Thank you for making a difference! 🎒

🀄️ MAHJONG FOR A CAUSE! 💕 Join us for a fun afternoon of Mahjong, good friends, and giving back to Backpack Buddies! 🎀✨ Enjoy an afternoon of Mahjong while also having the chance to win some amazing prizes! We’ll have raffles, drawings, and giveaways happening throughout the event, so you won’t want to miss it! 🎁 📅 Sunday, October 25 ⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM 📍 Backpack Buddies Office 96 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan, GA 💗 $50 per person | $200 for a table of 4 Play. Connect. Give Back. 💕 Gather your friends, grab your spot, and come enjoy an afternoon that makes a difference for local kids! 🥰 Can’t join us but still want to support Backpack Buddies? You can make a donation online as part of the fundraiser. Every donation helps us continue providing food to local children in need. 🎒💗 👉 Register or donate through the link in our bio!

Volunteer Spotlight: Kallie Zollman! 💙 Kallie has been serving with Backpack Buddies for 7 years! She describes Backpack Buddies as “an amazing community of people who come together to share food with those that would go without.” Her favorite part of volunteering? Meeting the families we serve during summer deliveries. 🎒 And her message to anyone thinking about volunteering is simple: “One hour a week can go so far in serving this organization and community.” Thank you, Kallie, for giving your time, heart, and kindness to Backpack Buddies! We are so grateful for you!

🥜 FOOD OF THE MONTH! 🥜 This month, we’re collecting PEANUT BUTTER! 🎒💙 Our goal is to collect 2,000 jars by Thanksgiving, and we need your help to make it happen! We’re looking for: 🥜 16 oz jars 🥜 Small plastic jars only 🥜 No large or bulk-size containers Grab a jar (or a few!) on your next grocery trip and help us stock up for the kids we serve. Every jar makes a difference! ⭐

Just another day at the tie table! 🎒💙 These ladies are hard at work tying up bags and getting them ready to head out to our schools. It may seem like a small step, but every tied bag means one more child gets food for the weekend. ⭐ We’re so thankful for the hands that make it all happen!

A little behind-the-scenes action at Backpack Buddies! 🎒 Passing out bags, serving our schools, and getting it done! We’re so grateful for the volunteers who show up week after week to help keep local kids fed. ⭐

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