What we provide:
Backpack programs exist in schools across the country, serving children who are identified as "food-insecure" by a teacher, counselor, or parent. We rely on volunteers to pack bags of food that contain child-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks. Then we deliver them each week to schools and other sites for distribution on Friday afternoons.
At the high school level, students will typically choose items from a pantry at the school. Some food is secured through the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and some of it is donated by local organizations, churches, groups, and individuals.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 8 am-5pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
Phone Number:
(434) 845-8468 ext. 500
Email:
FFT@ParkViewMission.org
We are located on the lower level of the Plaza at
2323 Memorial Avenue
Suite 27
Lynchburg, VA 24501
For questions about the Teal Bag Initiative or to partner with us, please email us at tealbag@parkviewmission.org.
Teal Bag Initiative
Fill a Teal Bag!
Below are the requested items for Teal Bags.
Food Items
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Granola Bars
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Fruit Snacks
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Rice Krispie Treats
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Cheese Crackers
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Peanut Butter Crackers
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Slim Jims
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Individual cup of Noodles
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Individual Mac & Cheese cups
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Canned ravioli
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Fruit cups
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Shelf stable milk
Hygiene products
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Deodorant
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Shampoo/Conditioner combo
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Body Wash
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Bar Soap
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Maxi Pads
Collection Sites Schedule
Tuesday, November 28 - Monday, December 4, 2023
Tues Nov 28 - 11a-5p @ Grace Marie Jewelry - 17860 Forest Rd.
Wed Nov 29 - 9a-5p @ Food for Thought - 2323 Memorial Ave Ste 27
Thurs Nov 30 - 11a-5p @ Peakland UMC - 4434 Boonsboro Rd.
Fri Dec 1 - email tealbag@parkviewmission.org for arrangements
Sat Dec 2 - 9a-12p @ Food for Thought - 2323 Memorial Ave Ste 27
Sun Dec 3 - NO COLLECTIONS TODAY
Mon Dec 4 - 11a-5p @ Calvary Baptist Church - 20957 Timberlake Rd.
Volunteer With Us!
We rely on volunteers to fulfill our mission. Be a part of providing help, healing, and hope to your community.
Volunteers are needed to pack bags, deliver, unload food, or do basic tasks around the warehouse.
Whatever your gifts, skills, and passions, we're happy to help you put them to good use. Come visit us to see everyone in action!
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.