Are you interested in receiving bags from Weekend Backpacks? We deliver our bags directly to schools who distribute them to the students and their families. Please talk to staff, like your Community School Coordinator, to find out how to sign-up.
Resource Pantry
In the bags of food we pack we often include extra materials – recipes, ideas to help you use the food, information on other organizations, and more! Here is a collection of some of our favorites that we hope you’ll find helpful. Click the pictures to find out more.
Eat Smart from University of Maryland
This resource has healthy recipes, blog posts, and activity ideas in both English and Spanish. As a part of the SNAP-Ed program, there’s also information about benefits and finding food. And you might recognize their Cooking 5 Ways ideas, which is one of our favorite things to include in our bags!
B’More Fresh
This Baltimore City program gives residents using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vouchers for $30 a month to buy fruits and vegetables at participating stores. When you buy $5 worth of SNAP/EBT eligible items at Amazon, Giant, and Safeway, you can earn up to $30 for your next online order.
Still Tasty
Did you know that the ‘best by’ dates on foods aren’t the same things as expiration dates? Learn more about how long your food is safe to eat and the best way to store it here.
We want to hear from you!
If you receive bags from us, we’d appreciate any feedback you can give us. Please take the survey below and be sure to leave any and all comments you have. We’re always looking for ways we can improve.