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SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
Thank you to everyone who has supported the 2023 Summer Meal Program. We are proud to announce we are FULLY FUNDED for the 8- week program. Today was the kickoff of the program this year and we will be delivering 700+ bags each week, as well as family meal bags containing produce and staple items.
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Fannin County Chamber Banquet
The 38th Annual Fannin Chamber Banquet was held on Friday, January 13th, 2023 at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa. The event celebrated many great people from our community! Shelley Eyerly was awarded Ambassador of the Year, Greg Spencer was awarded Outstanding Member, Kevin Panter received the Community Service award, Snack in a Backpack received the Heart of the Community Award, and the Honorary Lifetime Membership award went to Joe and Cilla Cipolla!
Snack in a Backpack representatives are Debby Beck Executive Director along with members of our Board, Greg Spencer and Carl Pruett .
Mission Statement
The mission of the Snack in a Backpack program is to decrease the burden of childhood hunger in Fannin County by providing food-insecure families a weekend and school vacation food assistance program.
Since 2009, Snack in a Backpack has been helping Fannin children get nutritious and easy-to-prepare food they need for weekends, school breaks, and summer vacation breaks. Snack in a Backpack in affiliation with the Chattanooga Food Bank distributes approximately 1600+ meals to children each week.
Program at a Glance
- Provides food insecure children in Fannin County with food for weekends, holidays, and summer vacation breaks when school breakfasts and lunches are not available.
- Provides nutritious, healthy food that is easy to prepare.
- Provides summer meals for food insecure Fannin children when school is not in session.
- Serves the children most in need as determined by school staff who know them best.
- Is a community and volunteer supported program.
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Get in Touch
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(706) 851-8174
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS
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Snack in a Backpack
2460 East 1st St., Unit C-7
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
We pack during the school year on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Feel free to stop in and lend a helping hand!
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Snack in a Backpack
Debby Beck, Program Director
P.O. Box 2123
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Snack in a Backpack is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and your gift is fully tax deductible within the limits of the law.
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