Pleasant Hill Elementary
At Pleasant Hill Elementary, students look forward to receiving their Blessings in a Backpack food packs each Friday.
When the packs run out, students ask, “Will we get more?” Because food brings more than a full stomach—it brings peace of mind. “I believe it brings a sense of security knowing that they will have them for the weekend,” Emy said.
Blessings in a Backpack Orlando helps children feel safe, full and ready to learn. That’s the power of weekend food.
“For some students, these are the only snacks they have. They come to depend on them.” —Emy, school counselor at Pleasant Hill Elementary
Did you know 50,000 children across Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia counties are food insecure? That’s one in five kids who rely on school meals during the week but lack access to affordable, healthy food on weekends.
Hunger does more than cause a growling stomach—it can affect a child’s focus, academic performance and overall health. Blessings in a Backpack in Orlando helps by providing weekend food to school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry.