09/03/2026
The Women of Faith are beginning a food drive to support the Wood River Food Pantry—especially the Backpack Program, which sends home 74 backpacks every week to help local kids.
We’re asking for items that fit easily into a folded bag and are appropriate for children to carry home. Each backpack typically includes:
A box of cereal; A protein (tuna, peanut butter, or other shelf‑stable options); Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce; A regular‑size can of fruit; can of vegetables; pudding cup; snack bar; Boxed macaroni & cheese; Tuna Helper (to pair with tuna).
Kids also receive a coupon for a gallon of milk.
Monetary donations are welcome and help fill in gaps where needed.
You may leave donations at the church—we will make sure they reach the Food Pantry. If you prefer to deliver items directly to the Wood River Food Pantry, that’s wonderful too.
Food will also be collected at Husker Harvest Days for surrounding food pantries, but our pantry selects later in the process, so sending items directly to Wood River may better meet immediate needs.
Thank you for helping us support this ministry and local families.
