KIDSPAK
Programs
KidPak Weekend Hunger-Relief Program
KIDSPAK IS A WEEKEND HUNGER-RELIEF PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN THE THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY, INCLUDING LOVELAND AND BERTHOUD. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED BAGS OF FOOD THAT MEETS THE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE FOOD BANK FOR LARIMER COUNTY TO CREATE A SPECIFIC MENU EACH WEEK TO MEET THESE NEEDS. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 39 SCHOOLS (EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS).DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR, 20,023 BAGS WERE PACKED AND DELIVERED TO 550 STUDENTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$316.1KProgram 1 [2025]
KIDSPAK'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FREE WEEKEND AND SCHOOL-BREAK FOOD TO FOOD-INSECURE STUDENTS IN NORTHERN COLORADO SO THEY CAN RETURN TO SCHOOL NOURISHED AND READY TO LEARN. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, KIDSPAK DELIVERED 23,739 WEEKEND FOOD BAGS TO STUDENTS ACROSS LOVELAND, BERTHOUD, JOHNSTOWN, AND SOUTH FORT COLLINS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 62 DISTRIBUTION SITES, INCLUDING EVERY THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL AND MULTIPLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 650 STUDENTS PER WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.EACH WEEKEND FOOD BAG CONTAINED THE EQUIVALENT OF SIX BALANCED MEALS, INCLUDING PROTEIN, GRAINS, FRUITS, AND SHELF-STABLE MILK, DESIGNED TO BE NON-PERISHABLE, CHILD-FRIENDLY, AND EASY TO PREPARE. KIDSPAK ALSO OPERATED FIVE IN-SCHOOL PANTRIES IN THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE LANDING (YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER), PROVIDING GRAB-AND-GO MEALS AND SNACKS TO STUDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY DISTRIBUTIONS, MORE THAN 500 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED PROGRAM OPERATIONS THROUGH PACKING, FOOD DRIVES, AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES. DURING THE 2025 FOOD DRIVE IN FEBRUARY, KIDSPAK BROUGHT IN OVER $75,000 IN DONATED FOOD.THESE SERVICES DIRECTLY REDUCED HUNGER, IMPROVED STUDENT WELL-BEING, AND SUPPORTED EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITYGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$549.3K
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