31 Backpacks

03/24/2026

Thanks to our friends at Transnation Title Agency for their generous donation!

03/09/2026

03/08/2026

It's HERE! The 2026 Spring Break Big Pack starts today! Set up is at 5:00 pm this evening, the Big Pack is at 5:45 pm Monday and bus pick-ups are Tuesday at 7:30 am. All activities take place at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 601 Ingot St, Hancock, MI. This is NOT a kid friendly environment, so please leave the littles at home. No need to sign up, just show up. See you soon!

02/15/2026

Due to the incoming weather, we will be packing on TUESDAY this week. Same time and place. Deliveries will be on Thursday as usual.

02/13/2026

We've been nominated for a Spark Plug Award!

"Poverty is a complicated issue, but feeding local children isn't. Every week, 31 Backpacks provides necessities to hundreds of at-risk Copper Country children, transforming a daunting systemic challenge into a series of tangible, compassionate actions. Since its inception in Hancock, this organization has become a vital engine for the Keweenaw, ensuring that the ""Friday to Monday"" gap is bridged with nutrition and care.

What makes 31 Backpacks a true Spark Plug is their ability to mobilize the community toward a singular, essential goal. They provide more than just food; they deliver dignity, stability, and essential resources—from toiletries to winter gear—that allow our youth to focus on their education rather than their survival.

By removing the barrier of food insecurity, they are directly investing in the future workforce and leaders of our region. Their work is a masterclass in community development: identifying a critical local need and building a sustainable, heart-led infrastructure to meet it. For their tireless dedication to the health and success of our children, 31 Backpacks is the quintessential Community Contributor of the Year."

02/12/2026

Meeting the Feeding America truck today with 5.5 tons of food for us.
Did you know? We BUY food from Feeding America. Also, the load is dropped off at one church and we have to load it into individual vehicles and transport it to our location. Your donations are always welcome.

01/30/2026

Just ordered 5.5 tons of groceries for our Spring Break Big Pack and we're not done yet!

12/19/2025

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12/14/2025

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12/14/2025

https://youtu.be/YDsLKEado_o?si=7gE-oi-LpGV92Wy7

12/09/2025

The Big Pack is done. 1110 bags in under 2 hours. 16800+ meals.