Brown Bag Buddies Nutrition Program

Brown Bag Buddies (BBB) is a weekend supplemental nutrition program for young students.  In October 2011, the I Can Class began delivering bags of shelf-stable, easy-to-open, ready-to-eat, food to 20+ children in Kindergarten and 1st Grade at South Elementary School.  At the end of the 2017-2018 school year, 76 students in grades Early Childhood, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade at Mt. Carmel Elementary School were weekly BBB recipients.

The BBB summer program started in 2012.  Most recently, during summer 2018, 42 bags were prepared and delivered for 10 weeks to homes in Wabash County, including both city and rural areas.  Delivery assistance is provided by volunteer youth of the church and area.

The success of Brown Bag Buddies lies in financial and hands-on help from the local First Christian Church congregation; from school administration and staff; from community businesses, organizations, and individuals; and from grants.

Additionally, Buehler’s Buy-Low assembles each monthly order for pick up, and then gives a substantial discount, which makes BBB funds go further.

As we look toward the future, the I Can Class says THANK YOU for your continued prayers and support.

Need more information?  Call the church office at 618-262-7331 or email us at fccmc803@gmail.com