Nothing makes sense when you are hungry. That is why we help ensure that food-insecure students are fed over weekends and holidays.
Essential Resources
Food For Thought
What We Provide
Backpack programs exist in schools across the country, serving children who are identified as “food-insecure” by a teacher, counselor, or parent. We rely on volunteers to pack bags of food that contain child-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks. Then we deliver them each week to schools and other sites for distribution on Friday afternoons.
At the middle school and high school level, students will typically choose items from a pantry at the school. Some food is secured through the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and some of it is donated by local organizations, churches, groups, and individuals.
Office Hours
Tuesday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
Saturday, 8am – 2pm
Location
2323 Memorial Avenue
Suite 27
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(lower level of Plaza)
Donation Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am – 3:00pm
Contact
Phone: (434) 845-8468 ext. 500
Email: fft@parkviewmission.org
Fill a Teal Bag!
Teal Bag Initiative
Most Needed Items
- Any variety of 15 oz canned pasta with sauce (e.g. – Chef Boyardee)
- Any variety of Granola Bars
- Fruit Snacks
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Nutri-Grain Bars
- Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers
- Instant Oatmeal Packets – fruit flavor
- Individual Mac & Cheese cups
- Fruit cups
We want to make helping easy for you!
Once you have filled your teal bag, simply email us at tealbag@parkviewmission.org to make arrangements for us to pick it up OR you may drop off your filled bag at 2323 Memorial Ave, Suite 27 on Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to purchase all the food on the list?
No. Pick and choose what you want to buy—all of one item or a variety.
Is this the only food that children receive?
No. Items received are combined with other donated and purchased food to create well-rounded weekend menus. Our staff and volunteers distribute weekend food to over 1,000 school-aged children at over 35 locations.
Can I donate something that is expired?
No, unfortunately, dates matter. We strive to provide the best quality food to the children, and expired items may not meet our standards.
Can I donate food that is not in a teal bag?
Absolutely.
Once my bag is full, what do I do with it?
Please email tealbag@parkviewmission.org to make arrangements for us to pick it up OR you may drop off your filled bag at 2323 Memorial Ave, Suite 27 on Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm.
Volunteer With Us!
We rely on volunteers to fulfill our mission. Be a part of providing help, healing, and hope to your community.
Helping hands are needed to drive a van, a truck, or your own car; to pick up and unload food, to check to produce and stock shelves, check-in our neighbors, help with cleanup, or just be a smiling face. Whatever your gifts, skills, and passions, we’re happy to help you put them to good use. Come visit us to see everyone in action!