BACKPACK BUDDIES
Help us support 30+ local elementary school children in the 2026-2027 school year!
As the new school year begins, we urgently need food donations for our Backpack Buddies ministry. Our current food supply will run out soon, and we depend on your support to keep this program going!
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Our Backpack Buddies program helps provide weekend meals for local children in need. Each weekend bag includes 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 fruit cups, and a variety of snacks. You can make a difference by donating shelf-stable food items from the list below.
High-Priority Items
These items are most needed and most frequently used:
Canned Soup
Top Ramen
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Single-Serve Cereal
Fruit Snacks
Granola Bars
Other Acceptable Items
Canned Ravioli or Any Canned Pasta
Individual Grits or Oatmeal Packs
Please avoid sending Little Debbie–type snacks or other soft pastries, as they tend to get crushed in the bags.
Important: All donated items must be within their best-by date.
Thank you for supporting this vital ministry and helping us feed children in our community!
PICTURE COMING SOON
Chrissy Horn
Backpack Buddies Coordinator info@thedoxachurch.com
Let’s help provide weekend meals for students in need!
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
This school year we get the honor to partner with local schools in service!
As the new school year begins, we are gathering school supplies to help stock our local elementary school. Please help gather the supplies requested, and let’s love our school together!
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Verne Duncan Elementary School is in need of supplies!
This year, the school district has changed the way they supply classrooms with needed items. As such, Verne Duncan Elementary School finds itself at a deficit. We would like to help them stock their supply closet so that the teachers don't spend personal funds on needed items. Here is a list of supplies requested.
-Ticonderoga Pencils
-Dry Erase Markers
-fine tip, broad tip, black
-we use multi-color also but not as much
-Elmer's Glue Sticks
-12 pack Crayola Crayons
-10 pack Crayola Markers
-Crayola colored pencils
- Crayola WaterColors
-2 pocket folders (any color)
-Large Poster Paper (post it)
-Post it notes (any brand or style)
-Staples
-Blue painters Tape
-1 inch white 3 ring binders
-Disinfecting Wipes
-Tissues

