Who We Are: Imagine leaving school on Friday and not having another meal until returning to school on Monday. That’s the reality for a growing number of hungry children in the communities we serve. was founded in Powhatan, VA in 2011 by Bobby Fulcher. As a child, Mr. Fulcher experienced the struggles of not having adequate food to eat. His passion to feed children is his personal mission. This pas
sion led to action, based on a simple yet profound philosophy: No child should go hungry! Our Vision: We strive to serve communities where no child worries about their next meal. Our Mission: Backpacks of Love, Inc. is committed to eliminating hunger in school-age boys and girls by providing food for their weekends. Our Shared Values:
- Stewardship: We will use the resources entrusted to us to maximize their effectiveness for our cause.
- Responsibility: Everyone has a part to play in solving hunger.
- Service: There is an opportunity for everyone to give of themselves in a meaningful way.
- Community: Together, we can accomplish more than we can apart.
- Dignity: Every child deserves to be fed (and to not be hungry).
- Education: Children who are not hungry will learn, graduate, and go on to live productive lives. Who we Serve: Backpacks of Love currently serves needy children in Powhatan, Amelia, Goochland, Henrico, Chesterfield, Cumberland, and Buckingham (VA) Counties,
