FUMC raised $1,284 for the Backpack Buddies in 2016!

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Thanks to your support, FUMC raised $1,284.00 to help support Galax and Grayson County Backpack Buddies in 2016.
During the school week children have access to a hot and fresh meal prepared by the school. Too often when they leave school on Friday, they may not have access to three meals a day. Backpack buddies receives recommendations from school staff for K-12th grade and send each child recommended home with a backpack full of non-perishable, healthy food so they will have breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner for the weekend.
It cost $10.00 a week to feed one child and $370.00 a year for one child.
The Backpack Buddies organization is completely run by volunteers. If anyone is interested in volunteering Backpack Buddies meet on Friday’s at Warrick Hall behind Galax Presbyterian Church.

  • 10:45 am for the unpacking of the food items and to make them ready to put in backpacks
  • 11:30 am packing of the Elementary and Middle Grades bags
  • 12:00 pm packing of the High School Grade bags

Thank you for your commitment to your community, and your continuing support it is greatly appreciated! Giving is not easy and this is especially true when there is a sacrifice involved. It is one way we have of demonstrating our faith and trust in God as we assist one another in building up His Kingdom on Earth.