OUR WORK

From 2010 to present day, we've expanded to serve students in over 30 schools in 7 school districts: Janesville - Waldorf - Pemberton, Nicollet, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, St. Clair, Maple River, Waseca & Mankato!

BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM -->
​Serving K-5 students food on weekends and extended school breaks.

SUMMER PACK PROGRAM -->
​Providing weekend food monthly during the summer to K-12 youth.

HIGH SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM -->
Serving 9-12 students via in-school pantries or grab-&-go bags.

POWER PACK PROGRAM -->
Serving 6-8 students school snacks as well as food for weekends and extended school breaks. 

SUMMERTIME OUTREACH MEAL PROGRAM -->
Serving weekday lunches to youth 18 and under during the summer. 

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Get involved today by giving your time! When you volunteer with FOCP, your efforts ensure area youth have the energy they need to thrive in school, activities and life!

VOLUNTEER

OUR MISSION

At FOCP, our mission is to engage our community (that's you!) in solving youth hunger. With your help, we will create a community where hunger is no longer what stands between a child and their success.

BEER, BRATS & BOURBON

After a year of aging and flavor-infusing, Beer, Brats & Bourbon will be back on June 19th, 2025! Join us at FOCP BackPack Central (North Mankato) as we kick up our feet and celebrate ending youth hunger!

TICKETS

OUR FUTURE

Interested in bringing our program to a school district near you? Fill out our Program Inquiry Questionnaire to help us identify communities in need of our services.

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