PowerPack - Yuma is a ministry of the Local Church in Yuma, Arizona; working to meet the growing need of weekend meals for children in our local schools.
The Mission
To provide simple non-perishable weekend foods for children in need while creating an ever increasing partnership with Desert Mesa Elementary School.
How It Is Accomplished
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A team of people pack bags with enough food for the weekend - 2 meals/day + snacks per identified student.
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The bags are delivered to Desert Mesa to distribute.
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The school distributes the bags.
Want To Help?
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Be a part of the packing/delivery/engagement team.
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Donate food items (list below)
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Donate funds to purchase food items.
Interested in helping?
Approved Food Items
Single, serving size, kid friendly items. All food must have a current date.
NO EXPIRED FOOD PLEASE
- Beef Jerky
- Tuna Fish (packets, cans or lunch packets)
- Canned Chicken Breast
- Slim Jim's
- Canned or Cups of Pastas (ravioli, spaghetti, etc)
- Canned Roast Beef
- Ready to Eat Mac N Cheese (in the cups or individual packets, no boxes please)
- Ready to Eat Rice Dishes
- Snack Crackers
- Pretzels
- Snack Mix or Trail Mix
- Fruitables Brand Juice Drink or V8 Juice Blends (no Capri Suns or other juices please)
- Granola Bars
- Veggie Chips
- Fruit Leathers or Fruit Snacks
- Dried Fruit
- Canned or Cups of Fruit
- Applesauce Cups or Squeeze Tubes
- Boxed Milk (single serving, shelf stable)
- Cereal (individual serving size boxes)
- Oatmeal (individual packets)
- Nutragrain, Kids Cliff Bars or Other Cereal Bars