BACKPACK OF FOOD FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN | WOOSTER HOPE CENTER
Provides services to 11 elementary schools throughout Wayne County. Each student who participates receives a bag of nonperishable food every other Friday throughout the school year to take home for the weekend. * Program provided through partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, Wooster City Schools, Kohl’s department store, DayBreak Community Church, Wooster Church of the Nazarene, and MCA in Fredericksburg.
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211 Mansfield OH
Physical Address
807 South Spruce Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Hours
Backpacks can be picked up every other Fri during the school year.
Application process
Call for information. * Information may be obtained during the school year through the offices of participating schools.
Fee
No fees.
Eligibility
Wayne County students kindergarten-grade 12 whose family has a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Agency info
WOOSTER HOPE CENTER
Faith-based ministry providing holiday meals, food pantry, hygiene pantry (haircuts included), and backpack of food. Food provision sponsored by Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank.