Project Backpack - Waupaca, WI

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Project Backpack - Waupaca, WI Working to stamp out childhood hunger in local schools. Welcome to Project Backpack! Welcome to the Project Backpack page! You can make a difference too!

We're a ministry of The Lakes Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin, on a mission to eliminate hunger in local schools. Founded in 2010, our program has grown to support over 280 students every week. Working closely with area schools, we identify students in need of food support. Through generous donations, we purchase groceries and pack them for distribution. School staff place the bags of food into students' backpacks, ensuring they have enough to eat over the weekend. Here's how you can get involved:

• Donate: Your contributions directly support our efforts. Make a financial contribution or donate online at thelakeswaupaca.com/give (select "Project Backpack").
• Volunteer: Join our dedicated team of over 100 volunteers. Help pack groceries, label items, or deliver food to schools. Contact Cathy Iverson at 859-940-5904 or Tina Brunner at 920-867-4764.
• Spread the Word: Share our mission and the impact we're making. Raise awareness about childhood hunger in our community. Together, we can end childhood hunger one student at a time. Join us in providing nourishment and hope for a brighter future.

09/29/2026
09/28/2026

Help Needed Tuesday Morning 9/29/26

Our first big grocery order will be delivered by Faulks Bros. Construction, Inc. (thank you!) to the Project Backpack facility. If you can help unload and stock the shelves, join us at 8:45am Tuesday!

09/01/2026

🎒 WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The school year has begun, and we're getting ready to send bags of food home to our local students. This program only works because of volunteers like you. Right now, we have 2 open weekly positions to fill!

Delivery Driver(s) — can be an individual or a team! Deliver totes to school on most Thursdays, between 8am–12pm.
📍 WLC — 7+ totes
📍 WHS — 1 tote

💬 Comment below or send us a message to sign up!

Our volunteers hard a work putting packets together yesterday. Packet pick up starts today at First State Bank from 12...
08/09/2026

Our volunteers hard a work putting packets together yesterday. Packet pick up starts today at First State Bank from 12-5 p.m. We also have in-person registration available! We hope to see you soon!

Wiped out Woodman's tortilla stash clean!
04/22/2026

Wiped out Woodman's tortilla stash clean!

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153 County Road QQ
Waupaca, WI
54981

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+17158008401

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