SUCCESS STORIES

1. BackPack Buddies has been a huge blessing for our family. It has helped provide us with essential pantry staples and fresh vegetables each month allowing us a variety of options to provide healthy balanced meals for our kids. We will be forever grateful for the help! 

2. For a bit of context, we are a fairly typical middle-class Bluffton family. Until this past year, we had never been in a position where we needed assistance. However, when my husband was diagnosed with cancer and medical bills began piling up, our financial situation changed significantly. On top of that, as the primary earner and insurance provider for our family, I faced unexpected job uncertainty due to a company merger. I share this because we may not be the first family someone thinks of when they consider who benefits from BackPack Buddies, but I hope it helps highlight just how far-reaching and meaningful this program is —whether for families facing short-term challenges or those with longer-term needs. Thank you again for everything you do!

3. I want to express my sincere gratitude for the Backpack Buddies program. As a single mother of three, it has been such a relief to know my children have access to nutritious meals. The addition of fresh fruits and vegetables has been a huge help in ensuring my family eats healthier.This program has also significantly helped with my grocery budget. I am incredibly thankful to Mrs. Siatkowki for selecting our family to be part of this program. Her kindness and support have truly made a difference in our lives, and I am so grateful for the help we’ve received. Thank you again for everything you do. This program has made a positive impact on our family!