Jake's Snack Pack Collection

My name is Jake and I am in the 3rd grade.  We are learning about how kids can make a difference in the world.  Even though I am only nine years old I know that I can do my part to help people in our community who need help.  I learned that there are children who go hungry every weekend when they are away from their schools.  These kids don’t get to eat on Saturday and Sunday.  Imagine not eating for two whole days?  To help out I am going to make “Weekend Snack Packs” that teachers can give to kids who may need food over the weekend.  I checked with the local Center for Food Action and they told me what goes into a snack pack.  The food in each snack pack totals $4.50 and includes:

·        a small package of cereal

·        one fruit cup

·        a 100% juice box

·        a microwavable meal

·        a box of mac and cheese

·        a snack bar

·        a 2% milk box

I am hoping that you will consider donating to my cause.  The Center for Food Action requires that I use specific snacks so if you donate money to me I will go to BJs with my parents and buy the snacks in bulk.  Then I will prepare all of the snack packs to send kids home with a weekend’s worth of healthy snack foods.  My mom helped me set up this page so that I could reach my goal.

$4.50 helps 1 child

$22.50 helps 5 children

$45.00 helps 10 children

$225 helps 50 children

$450 helps 100 children 

My goal is to help AS MANY CHILDREN AS I CAN!  You may not know me but I am very trustworthy.  I am a Boy Scout and I was selected for the Discovery Program at my school which is an enrichment program.  Students who are selected get the chance to discover, research and explore outside of the classrooom.   I am a team player and I play both travel baseball and travel basketball.

I know I can meet my goal with your help.  Thank you for your support!   I am very thankful and I know these kids will be too!

Jake