KidsPack

We believe no child should go to bed hungry.

Our Child Nutrition Programs
  • KidsPack is a program of HRDC that provides weekend nutrition to children through their schools. Each KidsPack bag includes shelf-stable food items that are kid-friendly and easy to prepare. Bags are delivered by HRDC volunteers to schools on a regular basis, and school staff distribute bags to participating children on Fridays.
  • KidsPantry is a program of HRDC that provides schools with shelf-stable snacks such as granola bars, applesauce, and juice boxes to keep on site and distribute as-needed. 

 

Both KidsPack and KidsPantry operate in schools across Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson counties. 
 
Participating Schools
  • Bozeman Head Start
  • Bozeman High School
  • Chief Joseph Middle School
  • Emily Dickinson
  • Elementary School
  • Gallatin High School
  • Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Hyalite Elementary School
  • Irving Elementary School
  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Meadowlark Elementary School
  • Morning Star School
  • Sacajawea Middle School
  • Whittier Elementary School
  • Willson Day School 
  • Anderson School
  • Belgrade Head Start
  • Belgrade High School
  • Belgrade Middle School
  • Gallatin Gateway School
  • Monforton School
  • Ophir Elementary School
  • Ophir Middle School
  • Ridge View Elementary School
  • Saddle Peak Elementary School
  • Story Creek Elementary School
  • West Yellowstone School
  • Amsterdam School
  • Cardwell School
  • Manhattan Elementary School
  • Manhattan Middle School
  • Three Forks School
  • Twin Bridges School
  • Whitehall Elementary School
FAQs

KidsPack sign ups are handled within each of our participating schools. Contact your school’s front office, and they will sign up your child for KidsPack. 

Contents of each bag are selected for being kid-friendly, nutritious, and easy for young children to prepare on their own.

Bags generally include shelf-stable milk, two breakfast items (oats/cereal), two dinner items (pasta/soup), 1 protein item (tuna/chicken), 2 fruit items (applesauce/ juice box) and 4 snack items (granola bars/nuts/puffed grains).

The KidsPack program is available to any student enrolled at one of our participating schools. 

KidsPack is entirely funded through grants and individual donations. This program does not receive any state or federal funding. 

Our largest supporters are The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, The Bozeman Schools Foundation, and The Town Pump Charitable Foundation. 

Loading Childhood Nutrition van with KidsPacks,
Volunteer group next to the KidsPack bags they made.
Donate to KidsPack

KidsPack is made possible by local grants and donations. If you’re interested in supporting KidsPack, follow the link below!

Volunteer with KidsPack 

Volunteers pack our KidsPack bags and drive them out to participating schools. Check out our current needs through the link below!

Program Testimonials

“We have been down to basics multiple times regarding our dinner and lunch menus. With the kids pack we have saved so much stress and money as well knowing that we will have extras and even fun granola bars and juice for the weekend. Our kids feel as though they are contributing to our groceries when they bring home food that we are all excited about! Thank you so much for all of your care and hard work!!” – Parent of a Participant

“As a low-income family that does not or barely qualifies for food stamps, it (KidsPack) really helps make sure we have something to eat and helps kids have full bellies” – Parent of a Participant

“Thanks for your dedication. Our experience is students work more effectively if they are not hungry in the morning. Some students simply don’t take the time to eat breakfast at home, but many more have no food at home.” – School Faculty

 

Contact Us 

kidspack@thehrdc.org | (406) 761-1546