Every day in St. Johns County, there are children who receive their only meals at school.  Right around the corner, there are children who go home to empty pantries, and return to school on Mondays with empty stomachs.

Through our partnership with national organization, Blessings in a Backpack, Hugs Across the County provides a backpack of food every weekend to more than 70 of our County’s neediest children.  But the need is great, and guidance counselors tell us there are dozens more who can benefit from the weekend food backpacks.   Our goal?  For the 2011-2012 school year, Hugs hopes to raise enough money to feed 140 local students every weekend for the school year.  

The cost?  Just $80 sponsors a local child in need for an entire school year of food.

Help us put an end to food insecurity among St. Johns County students, so that they may focus on learning.  

Please email us at [email protected].