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.
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Interested in helping?
Approved Food Items
Single, serving size, kid friendly items. All food must have a current date.
NO EXPIRED FOOD PLEASE
- Walmart Gift cards
- Beef Jerky
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- Tuna Fish (packets, cans or lunch packets)
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- Canned Chicken Breast
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- Slim Jim's
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- Canned or Cups of Pastas (ravioli, spaghetti, etc)
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- Canned Roast Beef
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- Ready to Eat Mac N Cheese (in the cups or individual packets, no boxes please)
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- Ready to Eat Rice Dishes
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- Snack Crackers
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- Pretzels
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- Snack Mix or Trail Mix
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- Fruitables Brand Juice Drink or V8 Juice Blends (no Capri Suns or other juices please)
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- Granola Bars
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- Veggie Chips
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- Fruit Leathers or Fruit Snacks
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- Dried Fruit
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- Canned or Cups of Fruit
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- Applesauce Cups or Squeeze Tubes
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- Boxed Milk (single serving, shelf stable)
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- Cereal (individual serving size boxes)
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- Oatmeal (individual packets)
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- Nutragrain, Kids Cliff Bars or Other Cereal Bars
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- Gallon Size Zip Loc Bags
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