Backpack Love

“For I was hungry and you gave me food…” Matthew 25:35

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We partner with local schools and counselors who have expressed a need for food for students and their families. Each week, our volunteers fill bags full of easy-to-prepare food to feed a family of five over the weekend. Teams of volunteers meet every Friday morning to pick up bags and deliver them to the schools.

Every Friday, a family receives 2 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, and snacks. $30 feeds a family of 5 each weekend for a month.

What We Do

Many families in our community are faced with the frightening uncertainty of not knowing where they will find their next meal. 1 in 5 Georgia children live in food-insecure households, relying on their school’s breakfast and lunch for their most nutritious meals of the day. In some cases, these are their only meals each day. Every Friday afternoon, many of these children go home to empty cupboards for two days until they return to school Monday morning.

Fueled by a passion to ensure children don’t go hungry over the weekends, our Backpack Love program reaches kids and their families where they are and when they need it most. Our hope is to show the love of Jesus Christ through distributing enough food each weekend to nourish every hungry family.

Our Impact in 2025

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  • "I can truly say that the Backpack Love program has been instrumental in eliminating barriers of our students' learning. I, and our school system, are truly grateful and blessed to have the service of such a relevant and impactful program in our community serving our students and families. We are so appreciative and thankful for the vision and purposeful program of Backpack Love led by Mrs. Keri Carpenter.”

    Hall County School Counselor

  • "Our students and their families, who are most in need, are very grateful for the additional resource Backpack Love provides for them on a weekly basis, ensuring that nobody goes hungry and always has the food provided to fall back on when in need."

    Hall County School Counselor

  • “Backpack Love is putting food on the table in a way that is dignified and compassionate.”

    Hall County School Counselor

  • "Backpack Love provides food for our food-insecure families on a consistent schedule. They are dependable and a blessing for our community! "

    Hall County School Counselor

  • "I have seen a HUGE impact. This extra food helps keep our kiddos and families fed over the weekend. I also have families who have gone through job loss or other tough times and have shared how helpful these bags are."

    Hall County School Counselor

  • "Backpack love has served many of our students and their families over the last few years, and has truly been a God-send for many of them. Each one of these families has been blessed to receive this life-giving assistance, and we so appreciate your support!"

    Hall County School Counselor

  • "I see a big change in these families' lives. I see that they are always looking forward to the food we provide them. I believe you guys are doing an amazing job helping not only our Latino community, but all the people in need. Thank you for everything you guys do for our communities. We appreciate it so much. Gracias."

    Hall County School Counselor

  • "During the government shutdown earlier this school year, we saw an increase in families needing support. Backpack Love stepped in and assisted these families with their food insecurity. This is just one of the many examples of how this organization has helped our school."

    Hall County School Counselor

Get Involved

  • Volunteers are always needed. Contact us for more information about how you, your church, or your community group can be a part of packing bags during the week or Friday morning deliveries, whether you are looking for a one-time event or an ongoing commitment.

  • Many of our families that receive backpacks are unable to provide a birthday party for their children. For $50, you can gift a birthday party, which includes cake, party decorations, juice boxes, plates, napkins, candles, and a small, age-appropriate gift.

  • All financial gifts help us purchase food. You can sponsor a child for $30 a month, which provides them with a bag full of food every weekend. For $400, you can bless a family with food every weekend for an entire school year.

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Contact us

If you would like to volunteer, become a sponsor, or learn more about how you can get involved with Backpack Love, please provide your information below, and a staff member will be in contact.