McCormick Backpack Ministry
McCormick Annual Christmas Parade December 2020
Thank you McCormick for Supporting
The McCormick Backpack Ministry
McCormick Annual Christmas Parade December 2020
Thank you McCormick for Supporting
The McCormick Backpack Ministry
Give the Gift of a Donation to the McCormick Backpack Ministry:
In Memory Of or To Honor
Give the Gift of a Donation to the McCormick Backpack Ministry:
In Memory Of or To Honor
If you would like to donate to help feed a child in Memory of a loved one,
or if you would like to donate to the program to honor someone:
please let us know the persons name that you would like to honor
and we will put it on our website as a memory or a contribution/gift.
NOTE: If donating via PayPal or mail, go to the "Contact Us" page of the website after donating and send us a message that you have donated in memory of or to honor that person and give us the message and/or name that you would like posted.
In Memory Of:
In Memory Of:
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your heart and mind
Philippians 4:7
A memory of you is ours to share:
In Memory -
Henry Burt Smiley
Jan 1, 1947 - Oct 13, 2020
Barbara Owen Smiley Sept 30, 1957 - June 1, 2020
In Memory -
Henry Burt Smiley
Jan 1, 1947 - Oct 13, 2020
Barbara Owen Smiley Sept 30, 1957 - June 1, 2020
Henry was a new volunteer to the Backpack Ministry in 2020. he joined the Ministry to give back after the loss of his wife Barbara on June 1, 2020. He and Barbara are now together but will be missed.
They were dear neighbors and friends,
Becky and Burt Sappenfield donated in their memory
•Backpack Ministry
What Are We? •
•Backpack Ministry
What Are We? •
Let No Child Go Hungry!
This ministry provides weekend food for preschool and school aged children who have been identified by school personnel
as in need of nutritious weekend foods.
The number of children varies on a monthly basis,
based on family needs and people moving into or out of the area.
The identity of these children is kept confidential.
We Have Changed Locations from the Senior Center to the Gleamns McCormick Head Start Center
A little elbow grease, a lot of help, and we now have a new home!
The building was sanitized, fogged, and wiped down with everyone wearing masks
and following the proper guidelines! A great day for the Backpack Program!
We Have Changed Locations from the Senior Center to the Gleamns McCormick Head Start Center
A little elbow grease, a lot of help, and we now have a new home!
The building was sanitized, fogged, and wiped down with everyone wearing masks
and following the proper guidelines! A great day for the Backpack Program!
Thank you for your donations!
Thank you for your donations!
LIONS CLUB DONATES TO MCCORMICK BACKPACK MINISTRY
At Gold Rush Day, President Rob Clancy presented a $1,000 check to Roseanne Selby, Chair, McCormick Backpack Ministry. Lion Dave Merrills is with volunteers Peter and Christine Benedetto at the Backpack Booth. These funds will help meet the nutritional needs of up to 133 school children over the weekend in McCormick County. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 1145, McCormick, SC 29835
Thank you for your donations!
Thank you for your donations!
We received a check for $1, 767 from the Savannah Lakes Women Golf Association. The program was Birdies for Backpack (B4B) women who made birdies donated their winning $ to the Ministry.
Saturday, February 29 2020 at the Hardy Foundation's 4th Annual Gala the McCormick Backpack Ministry was awarded a plaque for their work on the "feed school children on the weekend ministry".
A great time was had by all! Members of the board got a chance to meet and socialize with the community. Thank you to the Hardy Foundation for recognizing the work that the Backpack Ministry does so that "NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY".
Upcoming Events and Other News:
Upcoming Events and Other News:
July 11, 2020 - Move into our new home at the Gleamns McCormick Head Start Center
We will update with information regarding the new procedures, times, and places for the program. Due to the new procedures for Covid-19 we will be sure and update as we get the information.
We thank everyone for their continued support.
Together and With Your Continued Help
"Let No Child Go Hungry"
Together and With Your Continued Help
"Let No Child Go Hungry"
McCormick County Backpack Ministry
Board Members and School Liaisons
McCormick County Backpack Ministry
Board Members and School Liaisons
We currently have nine (9) Board Members:
Roseanne Selby
Ray DeShano
Bill West
Kathie Essex
Connie Tremski
Vivian Jennings
Arthur Banks
Rev. Tim Jones
Laverne Moss
We have school liaisons that identify the needs of the children
We also have many volunteers to pick up, pack, and deliver the foods to the schools.
We need monetary donors to help keep the ministry going. We need your help.
"It would melt your heart to see how excited and proud these children are to receive their own food bag"
C. Callaham
Who Are We?
Who Are We?
The McCormick County Backpack Ministry was incorporated in 2015
as a non-profit organization with a 501c tax-exempt status. We have no employees, only volunteers from various organizations and churches who pick up food, pack, load and deliver to the McCormick Schools and Head Start Programs. We have nine (9) Board Members.
Thank you to all of our volunteers that make this possible.
How Do We Function?
How Do We Function?
We only serve children who have been identified as being in need by school personnel in the McCormick First Steps, Elementary, Middle, High School and Head Start. Each child identified by the school will receive a bag of nutritious children-friendly food for the weekend.
The food bags are distributed weekly and will contain enough food to serve one child per weekend. These food bags are not intended to feed an entire family.
How Does The Program Work?
How Does The Program Work?
Each week volunteers pick up the foods from the local Food Lion. These foods are delivered to our local Senior Center to be sorted and bagged by our volunteers. The bags are delivered to the schools for distribution to the students in need.
Our Cost:
Due to the requirements and standards that we must go by; we do not accept food donations. Only monetary donations.
It costs $6.00 per child per week. It takes approximately $30/month to feed each child.
We average approximately 133 children each week.
Our yearly goal is $30,000.
We do not have paid employees, only volunteers.
Our Cost:
Due to the requirements and standards that we must go by; we do not accept food donations. Only monetary donations.
It costs $6.00 per child per week. It takes approximately $30/month to feed each child.
We average approximately 133 children each week.
Our yearly goal is $30,000.
We do not have paid employees, only volunteers.
How Are We Funded?
How Are We Funded?
Individuals, organizations, and grants make this mission possible through generous donations, and the volunteers who help pick up, pack,
and deliver backpacks to the schools.
In addition we receive donations from church sponsored events, fundraisers, or they take up special offerings.
You Can Help...
You Can Help...
We can provide a 5-10 minute presentation during church, missionary meetings, or business sessions to further explain our program.
Support Volunteers to help pick up, pack or deliver backpacks should contact:
Ms Roseanne Selby
Chairperson Backpack Ministry
email: [email protected]
Donations:
Checks should be mailed to:
McCormick County Backpack Ministry
PO Box 1145
McCormick, SC 29835
email:
Your Donations will Help
Your Donations will Help
Help Us Reach Our Goal
$30,000
Help Us Reach Our Goal
$30,000
Please help us reach our goal of $30,000
to feed the children of McCormick County on the weekends.
Let NO child go hungry!