We rely on a dedicated group of sponsors and volunteers and we’d love to have you join us!
Sponsor a School
We are looking for individuals and businesses who would like to support Backpack Buddies in our mission to provide nutritional security to students Pre-K through 12th grade in the Tahoma School District.
Please consider adding 3% to your donation to cover our PayPal fees, or donate through Venmo @BackpackBuddiesofMV, or contact us for address to mail a check.
Businesses that choose to support us through a Gold or Platinum sponsorships will be recognized on our website (if they choose to). Individuals who choose to support a Black sponsorship or above will also have this opportunity.
White
$29
1 Kid for 1 Month (4 bags)
Black
$370
1 Kid for 1 Year (52 bags)
Blue
$710
100 Bags
Gold
$2,216
1 School for 1/2 Year (312 bags)
Platinum
$4,430
1 School for 1 Year (624 bags)
“Working with kids every day, I see how much food and nutrition affects their school day. I feel so lucky to be able to work with Backpack Buddies, providing meals to kids who need them. This has been such a great organization to work with – the impact they make is so very important to our kids and community.”
-TSD School Employee
Make a Donation
If you aren’t able to sponsor, but would still like to give.
Our program operates 100% off of donations from people like you. We purchase a majority of the food ourselves, allowing us to maintain consistency between bags so family members receive like items. We also try to purchase our “regular” items when they are on sale, which helps us keep the cost at or below $5.00/ bag. A portion of the food packed in bags comes from donations (i.e. food drives or individual food donations).
Please consider adding 3% to your donation to cover our PayPal fees, or donate through Venmo @BackpackBuddiesofMV, or contact us for address to mail a check.
Help Fundraise
As part of a new effort to support the children in our rapidly growing community, we are looking for volunteers to assist us in fundraising.
Backpack Buddies has received many offers from individuals wishing to fundraise on our behalf. We appreciate this so much and love how supporters have thought outside the box on ways to help us raise funds. A few fundraising examples include donating girl scout cookie money, food donations in lieu of gifts at kids birthday parties, and yoga in your backyard. If you’re interested in doing something like this please contact us. We are more than happy to help, be involved with you and your ideas are welcomed.
“I absolutely love the fresh fruit switch with Foley’s so the kids can choose something! HUGE thanks to Backpack Buddies and all of the volunteers, as well as Foleys!!! We so appreciate all of you.”
-Backpack Buddies Recipient
Volunteer
During the school year we pack bags nearly every week, typically on Thursday evenings.
We ask volunteers to only take one week each month and others fill in when their schedule allows. Volunteers pick up and deliver food to our headquarters twice a month and they deliver bags to the elementary and middle schools each week. We also have various fundraising events that could not happen without volunteers.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Have an idea or a talent that could benefit Backpack Buddies? Contact us!
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