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25,643 kids in McLennan County qualify.

The poverty rate for McLennan County is 27%. That is almost twice the national average (15%).

Over 400 Backpacks

Currently, the Pack is sending 400 McLennan County students home on the weekends with adequate food supplies.

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Food Wish List

Pack of Hope Food Wish List
Download the attached PDF document for a complete list of preferred items that Pack is looking for. We are always greatful for any and all cash and food donations. Together we can make a difference.
Pack of Hope Food Wish List.pdf
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News & Events

Here you can learn about new nonprofit projects and what's new at our organization.

McLennan County Hunger Coalition Extends Grant Opportunity

A few weeks ago the McLennan County hunger Coalition, Pack of Hope and Valero representatives met at Provident Heights Elementary to prepare press release about the Pack of Hope Grant. This is the video that aired on Waco ISD. In the video Ed Passalugo, Kenneth and others discuss the significance of the Grant and why the Pack of Hope program is important.

For every $2 Pack of Hope Receives the Hunger Coalition will match it with $1

WacoTrib.com

December 2, 2011

Sandra Sanchez helps spread the message about the Pack of Hope in her article featured in the Waco Trib.

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Tiempo

November 29, 2011

Ernesto Fraga helps spread the message about the Pack of Hope by featuring us in Tiempo.

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Welcome to the Pack: Starbucks Coffee
We are pleased to announce the arrival of new volunteers. Now we have reinforcements for our nonprofit projects! Starbucks has joined the Pack. Starbucks is providing collection sites at their four area locations.