Backpack Buddies initially prepared meals at the Tallapoosa County Christian Crisis Center, but moved to the Trinity Campus several years ago as the program expanded.
According to Dark, each backpack contains 5-6 meal items (ravioli, spaghetti, tuna and crackers, etc.), two breakfast items (oatmeal, grits, etc.), six snacks (Nutrigrain bars, cheese crackers, pretzels, etc) and two fruits.
As schools across the county begin classes this week, Jamie Dark prepares for a monumental task. On August 31, 80 volunteers will join her at First United Methodist Church of Alexander City where the group will transform the church’s basement into a temporary food bank.
This school year will mark a decade since Dark formed Backpack Buddies, an initiative that provides food for hungry children in Alexander City. Despite the milestone, Dark expects to deliver more meals this year than ever. She currently packs meals for 122 children, but fears that number will surge due to current economic woes.
Backpack Buddies initially prepared meals at the Tallapoosa County Christian Crisis Center, but moved to the Trinity Campus several years ago as the program expanded.
According to Dark, each backpack contains 5-6 meal items (ravioli, spaghetti, tuna and crackers, etc.), two breakfast items (oatmeal, grits, etc.), six snacks (Nutrigrain bars, cheese crackers, pretzels, etc) and two fruits.
...ENHANCED FIRE DANGER EXPECTED ON SATURDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR CENTRAL ALABAMA...
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for Central Alabama, which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of a dry air mass and windy
conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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