Our greatest needs include: canned pasta, ramen noodles, cheese crackers, cereal, rice, granola bars, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, chicken noodle soup, pudding cups, applesauce or fruit cups, diapers, baby food, wipes, and hygiene products.
Our school children continue to need the following:
We’re collecting new clothing for our children in with a focus on winter essentials.
Food Drive Volunteers: We need 6 volunteers every 2 hours to help during the food drive.
We collect weekly donations at Lowe’s Foods to provide essential items for children in need.
Research shows that hunger in children leads to poorer mental and physical health, increased school absences, higher rates of behavioral issues, and reduced readiness to learn.
Backpack Buddies launched in 2004, initially serving about 300 children with food packs every Friday.
Over the years, the program expanded from 3 schools to 29 schools, reflecting its success and growing need.
Today, Backpack Buddies delivers nearly 3,000 food packs each week to children in Horry County.
The program provides child-friendly, self-serve, nutritious food designed to fit discreetly in backpacks, ensuring children have meals over the weekend.
The program has made significant strides, positively impacting children’s lives and helping to mitigate the effects of hunger.
Parents express appreciation, and the joy on r children’s faces when receiving their backpacks is a powerful reminder of the program's importance.
Get ready for one of the Grand Strand’s most exciting spring events—Wing Fling in the Spring- in just 30 days! Join us at The Car Store on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM. Mark your calendar to join us and our local community in raising money for Help4Kids/Backpack Buddies! Location: The Car Store
Join us on March 31st, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. EST at Tidal Creek Brewhouse for an evening of community and giving to support Help 4 Kids! Together, we can support local children and create a brighter future. We hope to see you there! Location: Tidal Creek Brewhouse 3421 Knoles
This holiday season, we’re excited to share information about the 36th Annual Community Christmas Dinner, an incredible initiative organized by Trinity Global Methodist Church and other local partners. On December 24th, over 13,000 meals will be served to ensure that no one in our community goes to bed hungry on
Help4Kids / Backpack Buddies is a 100% volunteer organization, and we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
