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Stories and updates from the Backpack Buddies community.
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With over a decade of experience feeding our communities’ most vulnerable kids, Backpack Buddies is an authoritative voice on childhood hunger.
In the News
Backpack Buddies passionately raises awareness of child hunger while rallying the public to join our cause. Here’s our most recent media coverage featuring our fight against food insecurity.
Backpack Buddies is a Five-Star, Top 100 Charity
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As B.C. students prepare to head back to school, food insecurity is a concern
Read the ArticleGiven the ever-increasing financial pressures being put on families, Backpack Buddies attempts to fill the gaps left in many children’s school lunch kits throughout B.C.
Feeding children in need during summer break
Read the ArticleEmily-anne King of Backpack Buddies discusses the challenges of distributing food to children in need during the summer.
What’s Going On
From inspiring interviews with Hunger Heroes to program updates, read stories from our community.
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