Backpack Buddies program supports student nutrition

The wRight Choice Backpack Buddies program provides supplemental meals and snacks for BHM students over the weekends and extended school breaks, free of charge.

But funding for those meals must come from somewhere, and a recent donation by Centra Sota Cooperative highlighted the key role that individuals and businesses in the community can play by supporting hungry students.

Centra Sota Cooperative recently helped the program stock up for the holiday break with a donation of nearly $2,250.

"We wanted to extend a 'thank you' to Centra Sota Cooperative workers who volunteered their time to pack food bags for BHM students over the weekends and extended school breaks," said wRight Choice lead teacher Nate Hanson. "Nutra Blend, its customers and suppliers wanted to help give back to our local communities."

Funding for the wRight Choice Backpack Buddies program is provided through grants from the Wright County Area United Way, and other generous donations. The program also partners with the Buffalo Food Shelf, Second Harvest Heartland, and Buffalo Cub Foods to ensure the backpacks are filled each week during the school year.

How to donate:
Shoppers at Cub Foods in Buffalo can purchase pre-made grocery bags located in the front area of the store to help support the Backpack Buddies program.

Monetary donations may also be sent to: 

BHS – Attn: Nate Hanson
877 Bison Blvd.
Buffalo, MN 55313
Please make checks payable to Backpack Buddies

Any questions about the Backpack Buddies program can be directed to nhanson@bhmschools.org.