Richland Blessings in a Backpack

Richland Blessings in a Backpack The Richland R-IV Schools elementary counselor acts as liaison by accepting applications from families in need throughout the year.

Supported by donations from individuals, organizations like the Salvation Army and churches, Richland Blessings in a Backpack supplies food for elementary children in need on the weekends. Our community-wide program is over 20 years old and is housed in Richland United Methodist Church, where volunteers put together meals for anywhere from 28-40 elementary students each weekend. Each week, the lis

t is updated, and more backpacks are filled as needed. Thanks to donations, the program has been able to continue throughout the Covid crisis, and students are already being served for 2021-22. If you would like to volunteer to help, call 573-765-2826 or message us on our page. If you would to donate to the program, you may stop by Bank of Crocker and tell them you want to give to the Blessings in a Backpack. Or you can mail a check to Blessings in a Backpack, 1000 N. Highway 133, Richland, MO 65556.

08/11/2025

Ozarks Food Harvest will be working directly with Richland R-IV Schools to provide weekend backpack meals to students who qualify this year. The school district was approved for the program in late May, so the Richland Blessings in a Backpack program will be taking a break. Any remaining funds in our account will be held until May of 2026, as the grant from Ozarks Food Harvest is approved for this school year only.

Our community will continue to support the program in any way needed in the future. We owe a big thank you to the volunteers who have helped purchase, organize, pack and deliver the backpacks for the past 15-plus years. Naomi Breazeale did an amazing job as coordinator for many years. A big thank you to Naomi. And we need to thank the school counselors, teachers, and patrons who have supported the program with time, money and energy over the years.. Richland has always cared about its children. And the Backpack program is evidence of that.

As this school year begins, let's pray for each and every child who receives the gift of food to know that love and hope for a bright future comes right along with it.
--Cindy Payne

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