NBUMC Backpack Buddies Program

NBUMC Backpack Buddies Program Working with 9 local area schools we provide food to students that have food insecurities for the weekend.

We also help the students with toiletries and other necessities that they may need. The NBUMC Backpack Buddies supports students with food insecurities. We support students at Odenton ES, Four Season ES, Waugh Chapel ES, Arundel MS, Arundel HS, Meade MS, Meade HS, MacArthur MS, Eagles Nest Community Center.

As August is here and schools start back up soon, stop by Giant in Odenton and purchase a $2.75 Reusable Community Bag t...
08/05/2026

As August is here and schools start back up soon, stop by Giant in Odenton and purchase a $2.75 Reusable Community Bag to help support our Backpack Buddies Program. Help us get a great start off for the school year!

Great News!! We were awarded a $20,000 grant for the Backpack Buddies Program from the Arundel Community Development Se...
07/15/2026

Great News!! We were awarded a $20,000 grant for the Backpack Buddies Program from the Arundel Community Development Services! We are so excited that we are able to continue to support our local students that have food insecurities at our local schools.

06/17/2026

As we wrapped up the 2025/26 school year I wanted to provide a run down of what we provided to the students this year.

This past school year we had 9 schools participate in our Backpack Buddies Program. Three schools had food pantries in the schools that the students were able to shop, free of charge, for food items. Two out of the three schools have a freezer and fridge so that the students can take home perishable items. We provided 3,811 backpacks to students, fed 2,747 students from the food pantries giving a grand total of 6,558 students served for the year. This number does not include family boxes that are either picked up or dropped off at homes where families need more than a weekly backpack. We average 55 families a month that receive a monthly food box.

We have only received about 1,300 bags returned from the students. For whatever reason they chose not to return the bags we do not withhold food from any student. This just means that we may need to spend more money on purchasing bags.

This is why donations are so important. It doesn't matter if it is food donations or bag donations, both go a long way. We greatly appreciate everyone that helps keep this program running whether it is through your time, donations or your prayers. The students can feel the love and care from each person that supports this program.

In the summer months we keep pushing forward in providing families with food boxes that are needed. This program does not take the summer months off.

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05/01/2026

Exciting news for Backpack Buddies! We received a grant from the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County for $2500.

Plus Wegmans donated $2500 to our program last month!

We are very grateful for the community partnerships to keep our program going!

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05/01/2026

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