Buddy Bag Program
“One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing that we as individuals can make a difference. Ending hunger in America is a goal that is literally within our grasp.” … Jeff Bridges
Through the generous support of many local organizations and alumni, Mount Carmel Area School District provides healthy foods for students to take home each weekend during the school year. This valuable effort gives students the opportunity to achieve to their full potential. The education foundation and district would like to express our gratitude to all businesses and individuals who support this program. Become a sponsor today by visiting our ‘Donate’ Page.
Mount Carmel Area “Buddy Bag” Food Supply Room
Tornado Buddy Bag is truly a success story for each student served, but to keep these individual success stories coming, the district is hoping for continued public support. On behalf of the students and families this program helps, we would like to thank all those individuals who have donated monthly and on an as-needed basis. The Mount Carmel Area School District also thanks these organizations for their financial support: ·
The LOVE (Let Our Valley Eat) Project at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Susquehanna Valley
· UNB Bank in Mount Carmel · Degenstein Foundation
· David Lloyd of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for his advice on starting up the program, and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for an initial start-up grant.
· Mother Maria Kaupas Center for a start-up grant and for its assistance with organization and fund-raising
· Varano Insurance Agency
· International Paper
Help fight child hunger in our district today by visiting our ‘Donate’ Page.