As the season of giving unfolds, our Keller Williams Greater 360 office is proudly supporting Bremerton Backpack Brigade, a charitable organization committed to ending weekend hunger for children in our very own Kitsap County community. Read below to learn more about their amazing cause and how YOU can join us in helping make a difference.
Bremerton Backpack Brigade’s Mission
At the heart of the Bremerton Backpack Brigade’s mission is a commitment to nourish the future. Their program involves sending backpacks filled with nutritious food home with kids every weekend during the school year, creating a vital bridge that helps children arrive at school on Monday morning ready to learn.
Impact Beyond Backpacks
The impact of this program extends beyond the nutritious contents of each backpack. By addressing the critical issue of weekend hunger, the Bremerton Backpack Brigade is actively:
- Supporting Academic Achievement: Recognizing that proper nutrition is a fundamental element of academic success, the Brigade ensures children have access to nourishing meals over the weekends, contributing to improved attendance, higher grades, and enhanced learning outcomes.
- Boosting Physical and Mental Well-being: The backpacks not only provide balanced meals for physical health but also contribute to mental well-being, reducing food insecurity, and fostering stability and confidence in the lives of the young beneficiaries.
- Fostering Community Engagement: The program brings together schools, families, volunteers, and local organizations, building a sense of community and shared responsibility. By collaboratively addressing childhood hunger, the Brigade empowers communities to work together for the well-being of their children.
- Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Childhood hunger often signals larger systemic issues, including poverty. Through consistent access to nutritious food, the Bremerton Backpack Brigade is actively breaking the cycle of food insecurity, investing in the potential of these children, and creating a path towards a brighter future.
How You Can Help
We invite you to join this meaningful cause. The Bremerton Backpack Brigade’s top needs include donations via PayPal, purchasing items off their Amazon Wish List, and volunteering at the Winter Pack Out on December 16th. Regular opportunities for support are available! Visit their website and social media for more details.
- Donate Via Paypal: https://www.bremertonbackpackbrigade.org/donate
- Purchase Items Off Their Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JN9CAHEBL548?ref_=wl_share
Winter Pack-Out Event Details
For those interested in joining us at their Winter Pack-Out Event on December 16th, here are the specifics:
- Date: Saturday, December 16th
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Naval Ave Elementary, 900 Olympic Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312 (Portables in the back)
This family-friendly event welcomes volunteers to contribute to creating essential food boxes for children over the winter break. Click HERE to sign up! Many of our agents will be volunteering, and we would love to see you there.
Together, let’s make this winter a season of giving and caring for those in need. Contact The Royston Team at 360-525-3574 or info@roystonteam.com for more information!