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Backpack Program
About This Program
Nutritious food for students and families every weekend
The Hudson Backpack Program provides a helping hand for food-insecure students and families with nutritious food for the weekend -- after school snacks and dinner for one day.
✓ Open to all Hudson School District Students
"This program helped my family so much. I am so thankful to know that every student who is hungry has an opportunity to get food through this program."
Hudson Backpack Program participant
Our Programs
Other ways we fight weekend hunger
Fresh Harvest Pantry
Fresh Harvest Pantry
Free groceries and fresh produce for individuals and families in need. Open to all St. Croix County residents. No proof of income required.
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Raider Network
Serving 450 students each week in Hudson middle and high schools with food and personal hygiene supplies at no cost. Students can pick up supplies discreetly. Contact your school counselor to participate.
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How It Works
Simple to sign up, easy to participate
1
Complete the online registration form. If you need help, the student's counselor will assist you at your first visit to the Fresh Harvest Pantry.
2
Registration is completed once per school year and remains active until you request to be removed from the program. Your information is kept private and only visible to Operation HELP.
3
Each registered child receives a backpack distributed at their school every Wednesday.
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We couldn't have made it without you. Hope it can continue -- many of us are still struggling big time.
Hudson Backpack Program participant
Visitors per month
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Home deliveries made
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Help us feed more students
The Hudson Backpack Program runs entirely on volunteers and donations.