Kids Aid

A weekend food program helps address hunger among children. Kids Aid's Backpack Program sends bags of non-perishable, kid-friendly food home with children who might otherwise go without meals from Friday lunch until Monday lunch. The food can be prepared easily by a child or eaten straight from the package, with nutrition and variety considered each week. The organization works with local schools, childcare providers and other organizations, and serves approximately 3,000 children in its district weekly. Volunteers pack bags, make deliveries, organize supplies and advocate for the program. Based in Grand Junction, Kids Aid is a nonprofit focused on providing for children's needs, especially access to food.