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It's easy to pack backpacks. Put these items (or similar items; does not have to be these same brands) in each backpack and your adopted students will have enough food for two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and two snacks for the weekend. Don't be afraid to improvise when you need to! Make sure you ask your school's I Got Your Back Pack coordinator if your students have any special needs such as food allergies, diets that respect religious beliefs, etc.
EACH BACKPACK SHOULD CONTAIN…
1 Dinner
These are shelf-stable, microwavable dinners that do not need refrigeration. Canned stews and similar dinners are also good choices.
2 Mac & Cheeses
These are single-serving and microwavable. Rice and mashed potatoes are also good choices.
2 Tunas
Choose tuna in pouches or single-serving, pop-top cans. Tuna is a good source of protein. Some students add plain tuna to the Mac & Cheese for a nice lunch.
2 Oatmeals
Individual packets of oatmeal come in assorted flavors.
1 Peanut Butter (every other week)
This is 16.3 ounces. If you have more than one student from the same family, the family will get one peanut butter. Always get plastic jars. Glass can break if dropped.
2 Chef Boy R Dees
These are single-serving and microwavable. They are easy to open. Single-serving soups can also be substituted.
2 Fruits
These are single-serving fruit cups. Applesauce is also a good choice. Try to choose options with no added sugar.
3 Snacks
Granola bars are a healthier snack option. Please don't use candy, candy bars, pudding or jello cups, etc. These are not healthy options.
1 Sleeve Crackers (can be every other week)
Crackers can be saltines or other varieties. They are good with tuna or peanut butter/jelly.
1 Jelly (every other week)
This is 20 ounces. If you have more than one student from the same family, the family will get one jelly. (If you choose to give either peanut butter or jelly and not both, go with peanut butter.) Always get plastic jars. Glass can break if dropped.