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The Backpack Program

Lincoln City's Backpack Food Program was one of the pioneer programs of its kind. Your help can support children in need on Oregon's central coast.

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 LINCOLN CITY - April 13, 2018
​The Backpack Food Program operates with the support of the Business For Excellence in Youth organization, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1998 in Lincoln City. When you shop Amazon, use "amazonsmile.com" instead. Select "Business for Excellence in Youth" and, with each purchase you make, you'll be supporting the Backpack Food Program, at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your consideration! Learn more.

Recognition for the Backpack program

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Senator Jeff Merkley (D, OR) visited Lincoln City on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 to present Pat Robertson and the Backpack Food Program with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. 
Pat is co-founder of the Backpack Program and, with her husband, Roger, continues to support the program as a volunteer today.

Your support of this critical program is appreciated. Click the "Donate" button below, or peruse this website to learn more about our program.

​Thank you for your interest!



The Backpack Food Program

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The backpack program discreetly provides nutritious, child-friendly, easy-to-prepare food to chronically hungry children. The food is distributed in ordinary backpacks students take home over the weekends and out-of-school times.

For students in need, the program:
    • Provides nutrition
    • Eases anxieties
    • Reduces absenteeism
    • Improves attention span
    • Raises academic performance
    • Increases self esteem

It also teaches good eating habits, provides good community role models, demonstrates community pride and serves as an effective outreach program.

The Backpack Food Program is part of the not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization Business For Excellence In Youth, based in Lincoln City, Oregon. The group's Federal Tax ID is 31-1731641.


Need information? Care to donate, contribute or just learn more? Email us: info@backpacksforkids.org. 

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS  |  LINCOLN CITY, OREGON  |  FOUNDED 1998