First graders opened up their first decodable book packs they’ll get to take home to reinforce classroom learning. It’s something all first graders in Iowa will be doing as part of a state-wide effort ...

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier hosted its annual backpack repack event, where local leaders and volunteers fill over 700 bags of food.

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation has awarded 91 grants totaling $725,000 for organizations around the state to fund its 2024 “Meals for Backpacks” program, which supports schools, food banks, and ...

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s latest projections serve as a call for policymakers and colleges to ...

What started as a program serving 35 students at Hawthorne Elementary School in 2016, the Food for Backpacks program in Albert Lea has since grown to include over 580 students in preschool and up in ...