School Sack Program
In the beginning . . .
Support
The Macomb School Sack Program began in
“It takes a community to support the needy
2005 when the Kiwanis, Lions and Noon
children in this school district.”
Rotary clubs were approached by the school district. A growing need was seen in the
Contributions are accepted in any amount, but
community to help make sure that children
the approximate numbers below can be a
were not only getting healthy food but
great help in determining an amount.
enough food when they weren’t at school. A joint effort by these service organizations contributed to starting up the School Sack program. The program began through a seed money donation of $2,000 per club. Since 2006, the program has served anywhere from 40-140 students per week based on the budget for each year.
$150: 1 child for an entire school year
$1500: 10 children for a year
$3000: 20 children for a year
For a list of all of our generous contributors, please refer to the Macomb Kiwanis website at www.macombkiwanis.org. **A special thanks goes out to Aramark for
For the Donor The Macomb School Sack program keeps everything local. 100% of the donations are
week for the children!!**
sent to parents and throughout the year at its meetings. Any and all support is greatly appreciated for this truly important program.
Program A Community Partnership Administrative Agent: Macomb Kiwanis Club
provided to donors at their request. The gift
acknowledges everyone’s support in a letter
M
labor hours in assembling the sacks each
School Sack program. A media release will be
School District. In addition, the Kiwanis Club
School Sack
their generous contribution of money and
given to the Macomb School District for the
is publicly acknowledged by the Macomb
CUSD 185
[email protected]
How to Donate: Checks can be made to the Macomb Kiwanis Foundation and can be mailed to the Macomb Kiwanis Club at PO Box 59, Macomb IL 61455. Donations are tax deductible. 2015-2016 School Year
The Macomb CUSD 185 School Sack Program What?
Sack Contents
When?
♦ 3—4oz 100% juices (assorted)
School Sacks begin every September and run
to make sure that the neediest children will
♦ 1—3 oz bag baby carrots
through the entire school year. The need for
have something to eat during the weekends.
♦ 1—1oz mozzarella string cheese
The School Sack Program was started in order
The ultimate goal is to provide ALL of the needy children in the Macomb School District with a School Sack on the weekends.
♦ 1—4oz yogurt
this assistance continues throughout the summer, however, at this time the funds and
♦ 1—4oz pudding ♦ 2—Whole fresh fruit (assorted)
the means are not available to support this program through the summer.
♦ 1—Individual snack pack (i.e. Animal
Who? Children are identified by the District through the teachers, school counselors, secretaries
Crackers/ Teddy Grahams/ Chex Mix) ♦ 1—Nutrigrain bar ♦ 1– Assorted cereal
Each Friday, a sack containing tasty and
♦ 1—PopTart
nutritional foods is provided for each needy
and other staff. The income guidelines outlined by the Title 1 program are used to help select students. A letter is then sent
Where?
home to the parent/guardian explaining the
In 2014-2015 there were an average of around
program. If the form is returned noting the
60 students served each week.
family’s acceptance of the program, the child is then included in the program.
Why? An increasing number of children are at risk of not getting enough to eat between lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday. This program is unique to this community and is designed to help meet this need.
How?
♦ Approximately 50% to MacArthur ♦ Approximately 50% to Lincoln
child. The child is then able to take the food home for the weekend and in some cases may even share it with his/her siblings.
Help! Due to the obvious needs of our community, your help is essential. Continued
Cost? ♦ $4.50 per child per weekend ♦ Approx. $16,000 estimated for 2015-2016
support from current contributors and increased participation by new supporters will continue to not only fill the need, but provide added security for the program for years to come.
Support
The Macomb School Sack Program began in
“It takes a community to support the needy
2005 when the Kiwanis, Lions and Noon
children in this school district.”
Rotary clubs were approached by the school district. A growing need was seen in the
Contributions are accepted in any amount, but
community to help make sure that children
the approximate numbers below can be a
were not only getting healthy food but
great help in determining an amount.
enough food when they weren’t at school. A joint effort by these service organizations contributed to starting up the School Sack program. The program began through a seed money donation of $2,000 per club. Since 2006, the program has served anywhere from 40-140 students per week based on the budget for each year.
$150: 1 child for an entire school year
$1500: 10 children for a year
$3000: 20 children for a year
For a list of all of our generous contributors, please refer to the Macomb Kiwanis website at www.macombkiwanis.org. **A special thanks goes out to Aramark for
For the Donor The Macomb School Sack program keeps everything local. 100% of the donations are
week for the children!!**
sent to parents and throughout the year at its meetings. Any and all support is greatly appreciated for this truly important program.
Program A Community Partnership Administrative Agent: Macomb Kiwanis Club
provided to donors at their request. The gift
acknowledges everyone’s support in a letter
M
labor hours in assembling the sacks each
School Sack program. A media release will be
School District. In addition, the Kiwanis Club
School Sack
their generous contribution of money and
given to the Macomb School District for the
is publicly acknowledged by the Macomb
CUSD 185
[email protected]
How to Donate: Checks can be made to the Macomb Kiwanis Foundation and can be mailed to the Macomb Kiwanis Club at PO Box 59, Macomb IL 61455. Donations are tax deductible. 2015-2016 School Year
The Macomb CUSD 185 School Sack Program What?
Sack Contents
When?
♦ 3—4oz 100% juices (assorted)
School Sacks begin every September and run
to make sure that the neediest children will
♦ 1—3 oz bag baby carrots
through the entire school year. The need for
have something to eat during the weekends.
♦ 1—1oz mozzarella string cheese
The School Sack Program was started in order
The ultimate goal is to provide ALL of the needy children in the Macomb School District with a School Sack on the weekends.
♦ 1—4oz yogurt
this assistance continues throughout the summer, however, at this time the funds and
♦ 1—4oz pudding ♦ 2—Whole fresh fruit (assorted)
the means are not available to support this program through the summer.
♦ 1—Individual snack pack (i.e. Animal
Who? Children are identified by the District through the teachers, school counselors, secretaries
Crackers/ Teddy Grahams/ Chex Mix) ♦ 1—Nutrigrain bar ♦ 1– Assorted cereal
Each Friday, a sack containing tasty and
♦ 1—PopTart
nutritional foods is provided for each needy
and other staff. The income guidelines outlined by the Title 1 program are used to help select students. A letter is then sent
Where?
home to the parent/guardian explaining the
In 2014-2015 there were an average of around
program. If the form is returned noting the
60 students served each week.
family’s acceptance of the program, the child is then included in the program.
Why? An increasing number of children are at risk of not getting enough to eat between lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday. This program is unique to this community and is designed to help meet this need.
How?
♦ Approximately 50% to MacArthur ♦ Approximately 50% to Lincoln
child. The child is then able to take the food home for the weekend and in some cases may even share it with his/her siblings.
Help! Due to the obvious needs of our community, your help is essential. Continued
Cost? ♦ $4.50 per child per weekend ♦ Approx. $16,000 estimated for 2015-2016
support from current contributors and increased participation by new supporters will continue to not only fill the need, but provide added security for the program for years to come.
