Protect Yourself

Hunger doesn’t take a break on the weekend!

basic-blessings-article-imageThe staff of Reliance Bank and MRG Tool and Die set out to bridge a gap for children who strongly rely on the school meal program to provide their primary meal. In most circumstances when school is not in session, weekends, holidays and summer, food is scarce for these children. We began by filling 30 bags per week for Jefferson Elementary. It was quickly brought to our attention there was an equal need at Roosevelt Elementary and Lincoln Elementary.   Between 60 and 62% of the children attending the Faribault community elementary schools are on the free meal program.

We participated in the Freepops Summer Program with the assistance of teachers from the Faribault elementary schools. We were able to provide 240 bags of food each week during a time when other resources were not available.

Each bag is filled with 2 breakfasts, 2 main entrees, 2 fruit servings and 2 snacks. These bags are discreetly placed in a child’s backpack on the day prior to a school weekend or break.

We have had the support of several local sponsors, and we’ve received grant assistance, but the need is growing. Your contribution, payable to the Faribault Foundation is tax deductible and appreciated.