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Snack in a Backpack is a nonprofit organization founded in April of 2009 to help feed food-insecure children

The mission of the Snack in a Backpack program is to reduce the burden of childhood hunger in Fannin County by providing food insecure families a weekend and school vacation food assistance program. Volunteers pack over 400 bags with food and deliver them to the schools each week. Children who receive their meals at school and have little or nothing to eat on the weekends and during school vacatio

ns receive bags of nutritious, non-perishable food such as cereal, milk, juice, fruit, granola bars, soup and beef stew. The cost to Snack in a Backpack to prepare these bags is $3.00 per bag. We meet these costs through donations and through our partnership with Feeding America and are able to purchase the majority of our food through our affiliation with the Chattahoochee Food Bank. Snack also raises money through grants and fundraising efforts.

05/28/2026

This , we’re recognizing a partner who has been with us from the very beginning.

Mercier Orchards donates nearly 8 tons of apples each school year. This year alone, they gifted our program 324 bushels, valued at $11,340.

Because of their generosity, Snack in a Backpack children receive fresh, local food week after week. During the school year, each child in our program receives two Mercier apples in their weekly bag, something we would not otherwise have the resources to provide at this scale.

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to thank them in person and present a small token of our appreciation. 🍎❤️

If you’re looking for a way to take action and fight local hunger today, please donate to our Summer Meals Program!

You can give online at snackinabackpack.org or by mail at PO Box 2125, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Thank you! 🌞

05/26/2026

As we kick off the first week of summer break, we’re taking a moment to spotlight Feed and Read Fannin! 📚

This year, more than 340 books went home with Snack in a Backpack children. Since 2020, the program has placed 1,540 books into the hands of local elementary-age children to encourage reading over the summer months.

A big thank you to Cayley Hamilton and to everyone who helped purchase and pack these books!

To all of our students, families, volunteers, and supporters, we wish you a fun and safe summer! ☀️❤️

And what a school year it’s been…
650+ children served each week
22,092 bags distributed
132,552 meals provided 👏

05/19/2026

What a special way to wrap up the school year! Last week, we had the joy of celebrating not only the end of another incredible year, but also a beautiful beginning for Zac and Audrey, who met right here through Snack. Seeing their story come full circle is such a meaningful reminder of the connections and community that make this work so special.

We are so happy for this wonderful couple and wish them a lifetime of love and happiness. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so memorable!

05/12/2026

Friendly reminder! If your children are in need of summer meals, please be sure to apply this week: bit.ly/4eHrszw

We also need help from the community! We are still working toward our $38,000 fundraising goal to cover the remaining food costs for the Summer Meals Program, and we have not yet reached the halfway point.

Every gift makes a difference. If you are able, please consider donating today: www.snackinabackpack.org

Thank you for helping us ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals all summer long!

05/08/2026

Yesterday, we joined partners from across the region at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank’s Hunger Relief Partner Conference.

Sessions throughout the day focused on honoring our neighbors and identifying ways to bridge gaps in access to food and resources.

Our Executive Director, Debby Beck, participated in a panel discussion on student hunger, highlighting the ongoing need to support children and families beyond the school day. We’re grateful to be part of this network!

❤️ Friendly reminder: If your family is interested in receiving Summer Meals, you can apply here: bit.ly/4eHrszw. For planning purposes, please apply by May 15 for Polk County and May 19 for Fannin County. ❤️

05/04/2026

Know a family who could use a little extra support this summer? We’re here to help... Our Summer Meals Program provides food for children and families in Fannin and Polk Counties while school is out! ☀️

Apply online at bit.ly/4eHrszw, or reach out using the contact info listed. Be sure to register by May 15 (Polk) or May 19 (Fannin), if possible!

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05/02/2026

Thank you Fannin County Empty Stocking!
$5000.00! for Snack in a Backpack, Feed Fannin, Family Connection, and many others!!!!An astounding 35,000 given away today. Thank you so much!!!

04/09/2026

📚 Feed & Read Fannin 2026 🌟 This will be our sixth year partnering with Feed and Read Fannin to provide elementary-age Snack in a Backpack children across Fannin and Polk counties with a brand-new book to take home alongside their meals ahead of summer break. Each book is age-appropriate and thoughtfully selected so every child has something they can enjoy while school is out, helping to spark a love of reading.

📚 Books are now available for purchase!
You can donate a book here:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PVQWT4VOSN7O

Over the past five years, 1,200+ books have been distributed, reaching hundreds of young readers each summer. A big thank you to Cayley Hamilton and to everyone who has purchased books for this program over the years! 💙

04/02/2026

Thank you so much to Travis Wright, the entire Nam Knights of America MC - Appalachian Chapter, and everyone who came out for "Bike Knight" in support of our program! Special thanks to Colleen Fults and the Copperhill Brewery team too! We are so grateful for your substantial donation that will help with food purchases as well as your willingness to get our mission further out into the community! ❤️

Address

2460 E First Street, Unit C-7
Blue Ridge, GA
30513

Telephone

+17068518174

Website

https://donorbox.org/snackinabackpack-org

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