RaiderPacks

WHAT IS RAIDERPACKS?

Childhood hunger is a serious issue across America. There are nearly 13 million children, about one in six, that may not get the food they need every day. Hunger has many negative effects on children's health, behavior, and ability to learn. Our RaiderPacks program is one way that we as a community can work together to ensure that our students don't go hungry over weekends and long breaks from school.

The Middletown Area School District partners with the Blue Raider Foundation, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and MidWest Food Bank to provide families in need with bags of food each week. The RaiderPacks contain breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options to cover weekend meals.

When children get the food they need, they feel better and grow up stronger. No child should ever have to worry about where their next meal will come from or go to bed hungry. Together we can help end childhood hunger in Middletown!

HOW TO BECOME A RECIPIENT

The Middletown Area School District provides a weekly food distribution program to eligible households. RaiderPacks include six meals, and snacks items to cover the weekend. Food items vary each week. To find out if your household is eligible for this program, please email [email protected].

After you receive approval, please GO HERE to begin the registration process.

If you have concerns about expiration or "best by" dates, please consult THIS RESOURCE.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER TO PACK

Bags are packed at MAHS, usually on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30 p.m. to finish. Enter at the side entrance by the tennis courts.

HOW TO DONATE

In order to make this program a success, we need your help. Every monetary donation will make a difference for students and families by providing consistent and reliable access to food. To donate directly to RaiderPacks, please make checks payable to the Middletown Area Blue Raider Foundation and note “RaiderPacks” in the memo section. Each and every contribution is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Contributions can be mailed to Middletown Area Blue Raider Foundation at 55 West Water Street, Middletown, PA 17057.

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