Yankton Sack Pack Program
Did You Know?
Last year Yankton had 745 students eligible for the free lunch program with an additional 233 eligible for the Reduced portion of this program.
This is over 1/3 of our students in the Yankton school system.
The Sack Pack program will provide 360 of these children with a meal
Food
The food chosen is shelf-stable, kid-friendly and easily managed by the child. Food will be packaged in sacks on Wednesday by volunteers and brought to the cooperating school on Thursday for distribution on Friday. This food will be confidentially given to the child.
Is There A Cost to the School or Family?
No. The Sack Pack Program is free to the school and families of children in need. The program is supported by donations and sponsorships from the community.
Who is Eligible for the Program?
All students are eligible for this program. Eligibility will be determined by school administration & staff. Contact your Elementary School to see if you qualify.
Last year Yankton had 745 students eligible for the free lunch program with an additional 233 eligible for the Reduced portion of this program.
This is over 1/3 of our students in the Yankton school system.
The Sack Pack program will provide 360 of these children with a meal
Food
The food chosen is shelf-stable, kid-friendly and easily managed by the child. Food will be packaged in sacks on Wednesday by volunteers and brought to the cooperating school on Thursday for distribution on Friday. This food will be confidentially given to the child.
Is There A Cost to the School or Family?
No. The Sack Pack Program is free to the school and families of children in need. The program is supported by donations and sponsorships from the community.
Who is Eligible for the Program?
All students are eligible for this program. Eligibility will be determined by school administration & staff. Contact your Elementary School to see if you qualify.
"Because Achieving Doesn't Stop for the Weekend"
Mission Statement
To Provide Weekend Food to School Children.
To Provide Weekend Food to School Children.
