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Backpack Program

To assist children and youth in the Pierre and Fort Pierre Public Elementary Schools who may not have enough food to eat at home by providing them with easy-to-prepare weekend meals and snacks throughout the school year when no other feeding program is available. Families must register through their school.

Location

110 W. Missouri Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

Hours

Backpack fill 4:00pm - 5:00pm (CT), on Wednesday to be distributed to local schools on Thursday.

Application process

Sign up through the school.

Eligibility

Students Pre-K - 5th grade. Pierre and Fort Pierre public elementary schools. MUST apply through the school.

Agency info

Pierre Area Referral Service

Serving people in need through referral and direct service.