Harvesters BackSnack Program
St. Aidan’s supports this ministry to Olathe students in grades K-5. Together with Harvesters, we support 5 Olathe schools. Prepackaged meals are given to children to take home for extra meals at home.
Each Wednesday evening, at 5:00, volunteers pickup packaged meals from Harvestors, repack in plastic bags for easier distribution to the children, and repackage for the individual schools. The next day they are delivered by our volunteer drivers to the schools.
Aside from the many volunteers at St. Aidan’s, this ministry continues to attract attention within the community, and volunteers from outside the walls of St. Aidan’s graciously donate their time.
Upon seeing the success with this ministry, many churches and businesses in the area are now doing their own version of Backsnacks and feeding children on the weekend not only on an elementary level but middle school and high school level.
It is so heartbreaking to recognize that child hunger exist in Olathe and the need for hunger relief continues to grow. We are thankful for the many volunteers and resources available that help us to continue supporting this ministry.
For information on volunteering, please contact Don Seifert. 913-208-7393.
St. Aidan’s supports this ministry to Olathe students in grades K-5. Together with Harvesters, we support 5 Olathe schools. Prepackaged meals are given to children to take home for extra meals at home.
Each Wednesday evening, at 5:00, volunteers pickup packaged meals from Harvestors, repack in plastic bags for easier distribution to the children, and repackage for the individual schools. The next day they are delivered by our volunteer drivers to the schools.
Aside from the many volunteers at St. Aidan’s, this ministry continues to attract attention within the community, and volunteers from outside the walls of St. Aidan’s graciously donate their time.
Upon seeing the success with this ministry, many churches and businesses in the area are now doing their own version of Backsnacks and feeding children on the weekend not only on an elementary level but middle school and high school level.
It is so heartbreaking to recognize that child hunger exist in Olathe and the need for hunger relief continues to grow. We are thankful for the many volunteers and resources available that help us to continue supporting this ministry.
For information on volunteering, please contact Don Seifert. 913-208-7393.