At Healthy Eating for Better Learning (HEBL), we’ve continued to offer our Backpack Program in partnership with Larabie INC, which remains a vital resource in supporting student nutrition outside of school hours. Schools have shared that students are facing greater hunger than ever before and being able to send them home with a bag of shelf-stable, nutritious snacks and foods has been an invaluable support.
The program is designed with minimal eligibility criteria, ensuring that it is accessible to all students. Schools have been resourceful in targeting those most in need, while also offering flexibility to include all students who may benefit. Given the current economic climate and the challenges many families are facing, this initiative has been especially helpful. The program’s broad accessibility aligns with our goal of promoting food security for all, while also reducing stigma and fostering inclusivity.
Our impact this year was…
- Number of students served 61,645
- Number of meals served 47,712
- Number of programs supported 192
