Kettering Backpack

Today is the International Day of Charity! Wondering how you can help KBI? Consider donating food for our weekend bags, planning a food or donation drive, or simply share and interact with our posts!

www.ketteringbackpack.org/donate

It's Wishlist Wednesday, and this week we hope you'll use your Target Circle points to vote for KBI! Simply login to your account and under the "community votes" tab, use your points to vote for us!

This support allows us to send home vital resources to kids at-risk for food insecurity over the weekends.

Happy Labor Day! Whether you spend it relaxing with your family or taking in a local festival, we hope today is amazing!

Did you know...pistachios are actually a fruit? Well technically they're a "drupe", a family that also includes cherries, peaches and olives.

School may already be in session, but it's not too late to pick up supplies for this year! If you need to make a Target run, don't forget to use your Target Circle benefits to vote for KBI during this season.

Happy National Dog Day! Show us your pup in the comments below!

The face-off begins! Through the beginning of September, students from Kettering-Fairmont go head-to-head with students from Centerville in a competition to see who can raise the most funds for selected charities. KBI is fortunate to benefit from this fantastic fundraiser, as well as many other deserving local charitites.

Donate today! For more information, please send a message and we'll gladly help!

Shop all your favorite essentials at Target and cast your vote for KBI through the end of September! Make sure you're a Target Circle rewards member and get to shoppin'!

We're inching ever closer to the start of the 2024 Fairmont Spirit Chain and we couldn't be more excited! Each year, dedicated students use their voice and connections to raise critical funds for nonprofits in the area. This year, Kettering Backpack was chosen as a recipient of those funds.

Interested in getting involved? Comment below!

Shopping for back to school? Grab your essentials from Target and use your Circle account to cast your votes for Kettering Backpack Program! All funds raised through the Target Circle campaign will allow our organization to provide nutritious meals to kids in Kettering at-risk of food insecurity.

Our campaign only lasts until the end of September, so get your votes in soon!

It's back to school time which means it's about time for everyone's favorite event of the year...the Kettering Fairmont Spirit Chain! Each year, Kettering faces Centerville in a race to raise critical funds for nonprofits in the area, and keep hold of their coveted trophy!

Kettering Backpack Program was honored to be chosen as a charity this year, and funds raised from Spirit Chain will allow our organization the opportunity to provide nutritious meals to kids in Kettering at-risk of food insecurity.

Ask us how you can get involved today!

Ah yes, the mighty brussels sprout! Arguably one of the best veggies, is also jam packed with nutrients to keep you healthy. Full of vitamins and minerals, these little gems also appear to have antioxidant properties too. Who knew?

It's Wishlist Wednesday, and we wish you would utilize your Target Circle app to vote for Kettering Backpack Program! The funds raised from this initiative will provide vital nutritious food to kids at-risk of food insecurity in Kettering!

Funky food fact Friday! Did you know that Hawaiian Pizza was invented by someone in Canada? I think the better question here is...pineapple on pizza, yay or nay?

Tomorrow starts Ohio's Tax Free Weekend, so you know what that means. It's time for back-to-school supplies! Where's your favorite place to pick up school necessities?

It's the first day of the Summer Olympics! What event are you most excited to watch?

Don't forget we're one of the select chosen charities participating in the Target Circle Community Giving program! Need to do some back to school shopping? Utilize your Target Circle app to snag some great deals and cast your votes for KBP at the end of your trip!

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Which flavor is your favorite, and where's your favorite local place to go?

Did you know...green, yellow and red bell peppers are all the same peppers, just in different stages of development. How cool!

It's World Emoji Day! Which is your favorite to use?

Did you know...ketchup used to be sold as medicine? How wacky! What's your favorite condiment?

It's Wishlist Wednesday! This , we're hoping you remember that Kettering Backpack is participating in this quarter's Target Circle benefits! Grab those back to school supplies and use your votes for KBP!

Did you know that children with families are more likely to face food insecurity? Providing clothing, food, school costs and more can add up quick. Give now to help children in Kettering achieve all they can be with the Kettering Backpack Program.

Kettering Backpack Program Donate today Feeding Student Success Hundreds of Kettering students who face food insecurity rely on school-provided meals. For these students, weekends can mean hunger.KBP provides at-risk students with food for the weekend when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. Hungry children are m...

Don't forget that Kettering Backpack is a chosen charity for this quarter's Target Circle rewards! Shop Target for all your essentials (back to school supplies, anyone?) and rack up those votes for Kettering Backpack!

Happy Independence Day! 248 years ago, America claimed its independence from Great Britain, securing our new status as a country. How do you plan to celebrate?

Calling all Target lovers! Kettering Backpack has been chosen as a Target Circle partner for the month of July. Please vote often as we receive vital funds!

Did someone say "chocolate"? In the 1400s, many civilizations would use cocoa beans as currency. Doesn't that sound sweet?

It's officially Summer! Time to break out the sprinklers and water toys! What's your family's favorite way to beat the heat this Summer?

Child food insecurity occurs in 1 in 5 families across the US. When families have limited resources, it can be difficult to provide nutritious food for their children at home. Facts like these highlight the need for organizations like the Kettering Backpack Program. Hungry to learn more about how we support children in Kettering?
www.ketteringbackpack.org

Fun food fact Friday! Did you know that pineapples actually grow on bushes?