Backpack Program of Laurel County

Backpack Program of Laurel County The Backpack Program of Laurel County is to meet the needs of school age children in our area.

We rely 100% on donors and volunteers to fulfill our program’s mission. Currently, over 1,000 children being served in every elementary, middle and high school.

Come volunteer with us! We now have dates available for groups to sign up. Message us here or call 224-1837 for more inf...
08/18/2026

Come volunteer with us! We now have dates available for groups to sign up. Message us here or call 224-1837 for more information.

As a new school year begins, so does a new opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.Every weekend, hundre...
07/26/2026

As a new school year begins, so does a new opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.

Every weekend, hundreds of local students rely on the Backpack Program for food when school meals aren’t available. Together, we can help ensure no child has to wonder where their next meal will come from.

There are many ways you can make an impact:
• Donate
• Volunteer at one of our packings.
• Sponsor a backpack packing.
• Sponsor a student.
• Keep our children, volunteers, and this program in your prayers.

Thankful for the support of the community in this fundraiser. 💜
07/19/2026

Thankful for the support of the community in this fundraiser. 💜

Day 1
07/18/2026

Day 1

⚠️Update ⚠️Attention All Pickleball Players.
07/18/2026

⚠️Update ⚠️

Attention All Pickleball Players.

Looking for a way to give back to our community? We’d love to have you join us!Our volunteer packing opportunities will ...
07/15/2026

Looking for a way to give back to our community? We’d love to have you join us!

Our volunteer packing opportunities will begin once the school year starts and the Family Resource Centers complete their assessments of this year’s student needs. We’ll publish our volunteer calendar as soon as it’s available, so be sure to follow our page for updates. Backpack packing is held twice each month on Mondays at 4:00 p.m., typically beginning in September.

Until then, there’s a great way to help!
Join us for our Backpack Program of Laurel County Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser!

Whether you’re an experienced player or just looking for a fun day with friends, we’d love to have you participate.

✅ Register a team
✅ Become a sponsor
✅ Make a donation
✅ Volunteer at the event
✅ Share this post to help spread the word

100% of the proceeds from this tournament go directly to the Backpack Program of Laurel County to purchase food for local students who may otherwise go hungry on weekends. Every dollar stays right here in our community and helps feed children in Laurel County.

While we work closely with the Laurel County School District, we are an independent nonprofit organization and are not affiliated with the Laurel County Board of Education. We proudly partner with the school district to provide weekend food assistance for students experiencing food insecurity.

📅 Tournament Date: July 18
📍 Location: Veterans Park London, KY
🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm0HYd-aFlHm9jdD_cKaJXDbecNjDBD68dMTnsJJY9YIZZqQ/viewform

💙 Can’t play? Your donation or sponsorship can still make a tremendous impact.

The excitement is building for the first-ever Backpack Program of Laurel County Pickleball Tournament, and we couldn’t b...
07/07/2026

The excitement is building for the first-ever Backpack Program of Laurel County Pickleball Tournament, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible response already!

But we’re not done yet. We need YOU!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or you’ve never entered a tournament before, this is the perfect opportunity. We have Open and Intermediate divisions, so don’t let experience hold you back. If you’ve been thinking about trying a tournament, this is the one! You’ll spend the day having fun, meeting great people, and making a real difference in the lives of local children.

Every serve. Every point. Every registration. Every sponsorship. Every dollar. It all stays right here in Laurel County, helping provide weekend meals for children who would otherwise go hungry.

💙 Businesses: This is a wonderful opportunity to show your commitment to our community while supporting one of Laurel County’s most impactful nonprofits. We’d love to have you join us as a tournament sponsor!

Let’s fill every bracket.
Let’s welcome first-time players.
Let’s rally our community.
And together, let’s make sure more children have food to eat.

Sign up. Sponsor. Share this post. Invite a friend.

07/03/2026

2 weeks to go!

The countdown is on! Sign up today using the Google Form or contact us with any questions. We can’t wait to see everyone on the courts July 18–19!

The Backpack Program of Laurel County is honored and grateful to announce a generous gift of $18,000 from the Eli Hill F...
06/19/2026

The Backpack Program of Laurel County is honored and grateful to announce a generous gift of $18,000 from the Eli Hill Foundation. This donation will directly help fight childhood food insecurity across our community.

The significance of this gift carries special meaning, as 18 was Eli’s jersey number, making this donation a meaningful tribute to his life and legacy.

The Eli Hill Foundation Inc. was established to honor the life of Eli Hill by continuing the compassion, generosity, and servant-hearted kindness he showed to others every day.

One of the most meaningful reflections of who Eli was can be found in the simple acts of kindness that defined him. Stories have been shared of Eli providing snacks to classmates, friends, and even strangers, often quietly and without seeking recognition. Whether sharing food at school or at a ballgame, Eli consistently looked for ways to share with others.

Today, that same spirit lives on through this partnership.

The Backpack Program of Laurel County works to ensure children facing food insecurity have access to meals and nutritious snacks outside of school hours. Each week, the program provides bags filled with food that discreetly go inside a child’s backpack, helping students who might otherwise go without food on weekends.

This generous sponsorship from the Eli Hill Foundation will help provide thousands of meals to children across Laurel County. At the close of the 2025-2026 school year our program was feeding 951 students weekly.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Hill family and everyone involved with the Eli Hill Foundation. Their generosity is more than a financial gift, it brings hope to children, support to families, and encouragement to our community.

Eli’s kindness continues to ripple outward, feeding children, helping, and reminding us all of these valuable lessons. One life can make a lasting difference. Love outlives us all. Kindness multiplies. Eli’s legacy will carry on through our program in every child this gift will help nourish.

Backpack Program of Laurel Co Board of Director’s,
Travis Cupp
Bart Jones
Juh-Rawn Napier
Cindy Alsip
Manessa Williams Harvey
Melody Liperote
Matt Orr
Michelle Allen Smith

A heartfelt thank you to:✅South Laurel High School FFA✅Cumberland Valley Area Development District ✅Matt Orr Today, you ...
02/24/2026

A heartfelt thank you to:

✅South Laurel High School FFA

✅Cumberland Valley Area Development District

✅Matt Orr

Today, you helped provide food for two weeks for 965 children in the Laurel County School System who are facing food insecurity.

You stepped up. You filled a gap that many will never see. That kind of compassion doesn’t just carry a child through the weekend, it shapes confidence, feels like stability, and gives hope for the future.

Thank you for being the hands that packed, the hearts that cared, and the force behind this mission.

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Pittsburg, KY

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