Marshall IL Backpack Food Program

05/03/2026

Thank you to Armstrong UMC for packing today. They brought a small but mighty team of flexible people who helped pack up the end of year inventory !

Thank you Armstrong!

02/26/2026

Thanks Shore Murphy!

This morning our team had the opportunity to pack bags for the Marshall Ministerial Alliance — filling them with food for local students whose families could use a little extra support right now.

It’s a simple act, but it carries real impact. A bag of food means one less worry. One more reminder that this community shows up for each other.

We’re especially thankful for our clients. Because of your trust and support, we’re able to step away from the office and pour back into the place we call home.

Serving our community isn’t just something we say — it’s something we’re grateful to do. 💛

02/03/2026

These ladies from the Legion Auxiliary packed bags tonight for the month of February. Five ladies and 500 bags 🥳🥳. Thank you!

A belated thank you also to New Rivers Youth for packing & delivering (in the arctic) for January !

10/28/2025

Reminder : the MMA Backpack Program is here to serve the children in our community in all circumstances.

Should your family lose SNAP benefits and need a hand with food, please contact your child’s school to be added to the backpack program list.

If you are already receiving backpack blessings but could use additional assistance, please send a message to this page and we will be able to meet up with extra supplies for your family.

Please also remember, Marshall has an AMAZING food pantry and clothing ministry that provides assistance for anyone needing it. Reach out if you need more information. ☺️

10/28/2025

Taking RSVP's for Thanksgiving Drive Thru.

You can also send us a message to get signed up.

Delivery available for all families within Marshall School District if needed.

10/09/2025

Thank you to Clarksville Baptist Church for packing bags for the month of October. Clarksville Baptist always shows up with an army of people and happily packs as many bags as I ask them to (even when it ends up being 700)! Thank you Clarksville Baptist Church for your continued dedication to the backpack program.

09/09/2025

Shout out to the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion here in Marshall! They packed our bags for September and made a financial contribution to purchase food for the future today.

Thank you!

08/16/2025

Thank you Emmanuel && Journey in Faith!

✨️Shout Out Saturday! Emmanuel Church + Journey in Faith = one amazing team 💪

During Vacation Bible school in early August, these two groups not only only had fun learning about Jesus but also gave back in a BIG way. 🎉

📚Over $700 was donated to the Marshall Ministerial Alliance Backpack Program, plus backpacks and school supplies were shared with all Marshall schools. 🎒✏️

What a blessing to come together in faith and service to support our schools as the new year begins! 🙌

07/16/2025

The MMA Backpack Program is happy to present a $500 MMA scholarship to Zara Engledow and Ali Martin.

Thank you girls for volunteering with various organizations throughout your high school careers.