Deb Sturigll and the First Lutheran Weekend Backpack Program!The Weekend Backpack program is ran by the First Lutheran Church and an awe-inspiring group of volunteers, like Deb Sturgill. Throughout the school year, the program provides food for students and their families to last them the weekend. During the pandemic, families have added stress for food due to the extended break from school. The Backpack program has rallied to provide more food and supplies for families to help alleviate that stressor. The program has coordinated with a grocery store in Chehalis to provide fresh produce boxes to each family and has provided tangible goods, such as toilet paper, in addition to the bag of food they already provide. This program has gone above and beyond for South Bend and its’ students, especially during this trying time. It is our pleasure to award this month’s Resiliency Rockstar Award to the South Bend Backpack Program! ."We couldn’t do it without Kat (Staats) help! We could not do it without the food bank who donated a fridge and freezer, the grants we have received and the various donations. In fact, we have received more money than food! We are grateful for everyone’s help and thankful we can provide this service. "- Deb Sturgill
For more information regarding signing your student up for the program, please contact Kathryn Staats at [email protected]. If you are a senior or person with disabilities, and are currently experiencing food insecurities, please contact Deb Sturgill at [email protected]t.
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