Feeds the public school children of Warwick Township
Backpack Snack Attack is an outreach program of the Warwick Reformed Church that feeds nearly 300 children in the Town of Warwick. The church started the program in January 2009 to provide food for hungry school children to eat at home on the weekends during the school year, when school meals are not available. In the Fall of 2011, we expanded to include all public schools – Florida, Greenwood Lake and Warwick.
We provide the backpacks and individually sized, ready to eat (including microwavable), kid friendly food items for the children and their siblings every weekend.
During the summer, we distribute ShopRite and Staples gift cards to each family to assist with purchasing snacks for the summer and school supplies for the upcoming school year.
NOTE: The Backpack Snack Attack program is fueled by volunteers and supported by fundraising, donations and grants.
Warwick Summer music festival 2024
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Mardi Gras For a Cause 2024
The Mardi Gras for a Cause committee is thrilled to report that the twelfth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause celebration, held on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13, was successful beyond its expectations! The event raised nearly $23,000 for Backpack Snack Attack, an outreach program of the Warwick Reformed Church that provides food on the weekends to nearly 300 hungry children during the school year within the Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick public school districts.
“It really does take a village to organize, implement and support an initiative like Mardi Gras for a Cause,” said Mardi Gras for a Cause Co-Chairman, John E. Desibia.
Jenna Price, Director of Backpack Snack Attack and Co-Chairman of Mardi Gras for a Cause, said “I was so happy we didn’t have to reschedule due to the snowstorm and that the community came out to support Backpack Snack Attack. It was such a great night!”
Special shout outs of heartfelt thanks are necessary to acknowledge all 11 acts and bands involving 48 performers who donated their time, sound man extraordinaire Will Orosz, 10 amazing venues and their staff, and to the 20 host volunteers. We couldn’t do this without you! You are all rock stars!
Sponsors, Supporters and Prize-Winners
· Top Individual Donor: Harry and Ann Lierow
· Top Supporting Organization: Greenwood Lake School District Teachers Association and Faculty.
· Top Supporting Venue(s): Baird’s Tavern, Fetch and Village Billiards
· Top 3 Revenue Venue Locations:
- Baird’s Tavern
- Grappa Ristorante
- Bone Yard Cantina
Mardi Gras for a Cause Sponsors: Acorn Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Orange & Rockland Utilities, Stewart’s Shops, Jennifer DiCostanzo RE/MAX Town & Country, Acrisure, Nourish Your Mind, Banished Brewing at Pine Island Taphouse, Florida Lions Club, Werner’s Ace Hardware, Wright Family Farm, College Mode Consulting, The Stretch Artists, Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Bravoure Wellness, Warwick Valley Olive Oil Company, Flowers by Lisa, and Barbara Tesa.
The Backpack Snack Attack program is fueled by volunteers and supported by fundraising, donations, and grants.
Thank you for your continued support!
Backpack Snack Attack
Email: info@backpacksnackattack.com
Website: backpacksnackattack.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackpackSnackAttack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpacksnackattack/
Congrats to our golden raffle ticket winners!
#1 – Acorn Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
#2 – Kathy Hooper
#3 – Gianna Roma
Thank you for your support! đź’śđź’šđź’›
Come out for Mardi Gras for a Cause tonight to purchase Golden Raffle tickets at one of our locations. Click here for location information. Let the Good Times Roll!
Mardi Gras for a Cause Sponsors
Our 12th annual Mardi Gras for a Cause!
*** Click here for more info on Mardi Gras for a Cause! ***
Mardi Gras for a Cause was first dreamed up by a group of musicians from Warwick, NY who wanted to celebrate their passion for music and their community. Living in a town that was so supportive of the arts, it didn’t take long for a whole committee of musicians and business owners to come together and turn that dream into a reality. The inaugural event in 2013 transformed what would have been an ordinary Tuesday night into an evening where people of all ages came together and had unique and memorable experiences while supporting a wonderful community organization, Backpack Snack Attack. Participating Restaurants and Pubs will offer Mardi Gras Food and Drink Specials, all locations will have live music. Guests are encouraged to visit several locations during the evening. Bangles, Beads, Prizes, and a lot of Fun. We are bringing the Rio and New Orleans Fat Tuesday Celebration to the Villages of Warwick and Florida NY!!
Hope to see you there!
Be An Angel
Please consider becoming a Backpack Snack Attack “Angel” who sponsors a child – or a family with three children – by making a monthly or yearly recurring donation. Click here for more information.
Checkout with paypal
PayPal’s Give at Checkout, presents an option to donate $1 every time you check out with PayPal during the holidays. You can choose your favorite charity in your PayPal settings or by visiting our profile page on the PayPal Giving Fund website: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1351424.
Backpack’s Amazon Wish list
If you would like to shop for us and help us feed the hungry children in our community, you can find out Amazon Wish List by clicking here.
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