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Backpack Program

Assists children and youth in Brookings County who may not have food on the weekends by providing easy-to-prepare meals and snacks throughout the school year and summer months. No financial guidelines to provide and all ages from Head Start through Senior High are eligible. Food is distributed through the schools on Fridays and is available for pick up in the summer.

Location

908 Hope Drive, Brookings, SD 57006

Hours

Summer distribution: 1:00pm - 6:00pm (CT), Wednesday School year distribution: 10:00am - 2:00pm (CT), Friday

Application process

Fill out forms available on web site, Facebook or through school attended.

Eligibility

Children, Head Start - 12th Grade, Family

Agency info

Brookings Backpack Project

Assists children and youth in Brookings County SD, who may not have enough food to eat at home by providing them with easy-to-prepare weekend meals and snacks throughout the year.