Brookings Backpack Project

10/06/2026

🍜 603 reasons we’re feeling noodly grateful! First Bank and Trust really ramen-tically raised the bar this National Noodle Day! They collected and delivered an incredible 603 packages of ramen AND rolled up their sleeves to help pack our weekly bags.
Talk about using your noodle to make a difference! 😉
Thank you, First Bank & Trust, for helping us keep bellies full and showing up for kids in our community. We’re so lucky to have partners like you! 💛

10/05/2026

You may never meet the person you help. But in the moment their wor...

10/05/2026

Thinking about joining the Activity Center? This is a great time to start! 🎉

Beginning October 1, new members can get the rest of 2026 for just $5 with the purchase of a 2027 membership for $45.

That’s $50 to get you through December 2027—and plenty of time to find your favorite classes, programs and activities!

10/05/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

This month we come together to raise awareness, support survivors, and remind those experiencing abuse that they are not alone.

Lets continue to speak up, spread awareness, and stand together.

To learn more visit our website or call 605-692-SAFE (7233)
https://www.margosplace.co/

10/05/2026

Join our support group for a welcoming space to connect, share, listen and support one another!

Your story matters. Your voice matters. You matter. 💜

10/02/2026

There are 3 packing dates available to sign up for fall! Nov 18, Dec 9, and Dec 15 (Tuesday). If you'd like to sign your group up, please follow the link!

**THIS SIGN UP IS FOR GROUPS OF 7 TO 12 PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE AN INDIVDUAL WANTING TO PACK, PLEASE REACH OUT TO RAEANN - DO NOT SIGN UP**

09/22/2026

09/10/2026

HELP WANTED – PART-TIME SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Brookings Back Pack Project is seeking a dependable, caring individual to join our team. The Support Coordinator will assist with food preparation, packing supervision and volunteer coordination. Assist Executive Director with fundraising and special events, social media post and marketing and fundraising.
Hours: 30 hours per week
We are looking for someone who is organized, reliable, positive and passionate about helping children and families in our community
To apply or for more information, contact:
Cathy Ching, Executive Director
[email protected]
605-696-9331

09/08/2026

Happy 988 Day!💛📱

Today, we’re proud to wear our 988 shirts and help spread the word that support is available when you need it for mental health or emotional challenges and thoughts of su***de. You don’t have to be in an immediate crisis to reach out. Call or text 988.

And tonight, we’d love for you to join us at the Brookings City Council meeting as the Mayor recognizes September as Su***de Prevention Month with a Mayoral Proclamation. ***dePreventionMonth Helpline Center