Break bags!
What is a break bag?
Break bags are backpacks or boxes filled with kid-friendly, shelf-stable foods that children can take home before long school breaks. Many students rely on school meals during the week, and extended breaks can create gaps in access to nutritious food. Break bags help bridge that gap by providing easy, ready-to-eat items that keep kids nourished while school is closed — ensuring they return after the break fed, supported, and ready to learn.
How can you help
We gratefully accept both monetary and in-kind donations. Financial contributions have an especially big impact — thanks to our community partnerships, we’re able to stretch every dollar even further. We also welcome donated items; please see the list below for what’s most needed.
Not able to give right now? You can still make a difference by spreading the word or by volunteering to help sort and pack break bags. Every bit of support helps ensure kids have what they need during long school breaks!
Suggested donations
- cereal boxes or cups
- Instant oatmeal packets
- Breakfast bars or granola bars
- Pop-Tarts or toaster pastries
- Shelf-stable milk boxes (white or chocolate)
- Applesauce cups or fruit pouches
- Easy mac & cheese cups (microwavable)
- Ramen or noodle cups
- Chef Boyardee or ravioli cans with pull tabs
- Shelf-stable pasta bowls (Kraft, Annie’s, etc.)
- Peanut butter (small jars or individual cups)
- Crackers or sandwich crackers (peanut butter or cheese)
- Tuna or chicken salad kits with crackers
- Fruit cups or canned fruit (in juice)
- Applesauce cups or squeezable pouches
- Goldfish, pretzels, or veggie straws
- Nut-free trail mix
- Animal crackers, graham crackers, or granola bites
- Snack-size popcorn bags
- Fruit snacks or fruit leathers
- Hot cocoa packets
- Small packs of cookies
- Rice Krispies Treats
- Individually wrapped holiday candies
- 100% juice boxes or pouches
- Shelf-stable milk boxes
- Small bottled waters
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