August 2018

Bertram Church of Christ started the Backpack Buddy program in support of Bertram Elementary School in October 2014.  The program was started to fulfill the need of hungry children throughout the community.  These children could be fed through school funded projects on campus for breakfast and lunch during the week.  But children would come back to school hungry on Mondays after being home all weekend.  Children are identified for the program through the school via counselors, teachers or CPS recommendations.

Each child who is recommended for the program is given a backpack.  The backpack is then filled each week through generous donations of members throughout the school year.  The children receive various breakfast, lunch and snack items in their backpacks.  The children return their bags which are refilled weekly and sent home each Friday. 

This program has been a great way for our congregation to serve those in need throughout our community.  It has also filled a need for some of those less fortunate in our area.  We are grateful God has allowed us to serve in this ministry!

For questions, see Ginger Floyd. There will be a container in the foyer in which to place your items.

ackpack Buddies

August 2018

Bertram Church of Christ started the Backpack Buddy program in support of Bertram Elementary School in October 2014.  The program was started to fulfill the need of hungry children throughout the community.  These children could be fed through school funded projects on campus for breakfast and lunch during the week.  But children would come back to school hungry on Mondays after being home all weekend.  Children are identified for the program through the school via counselors, teachers or CPS recommendations.

Each child who is recommended for the program is given a backpack.  The backpack is then filled each week through generous donations of members throughout the school year.  The children receive various breakfast, lunch and snack items in their backpacks.  The children return their bags which are refilled weekly and sent home each Friday. 

This program has been a great way for our congregation to serve those in need throughout our community.  It has also filled a need for some of those less fortunate in our area.  We are grateful God has allowed us to serve in this ministry!

For questions, see Ginger Floyd. There will be a container in the foyer in which to place your items.