July 2026 Donor / Volunteer / Partner Newsletter
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No kid should go hungry when they’re not in school.
How can a child focus on solving a math problem or memorizing a new word in school when they are trying to ignore the persistent pangs of hunger?
Teachers and counselors have found that, when Monday morning comes, they are forced to compete against hunger for the attention of their students. Unfortunately, many school children in our community go home to little or no food on the weekends. The RIFA Snack Backpack ministry works to fill this gap by providing kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food items for children who are at risk of going hungry on Saturdays and Sundays.
As we transition back into the school year, we begin to collect food to pack Snack Backpacks. That’s where our annual food drive, Pack the Bus, comes in.
RIFA will have a school bus outside 5 grocery stores from 9:00am-3:30pm on Saturday, August 15, to collect food and money contributions to feed our hungry friends. Volunteers will “pack the bus” with food donations throughout the day!
This year, buses will be parked at these grocery stores:
- Kroger Stonebrook (41 Stonebrook Place)
- Kroger University (35 W. University Pkwy.)
- Food Giant (2596 Christmasville Cv.)
- Sam’s Club (2120 Emporium Drive)
- Walmart South (2171 S. Highland Ave.)
In 2025, we raised 15,679 pounds of food for children in our community with Pack the Bus alone. This food drive is a huge part of RIFA’s effort to fight hunger in the community, and we can’t do it alone!
Tap the button below to learn more about how you can volunteer with RIFA at Pack the Bus on Saturday, August 15!
INFORMATION
Erin Mount
emount@rifajackson.org
No kid should go hungry when they’re not in school.
How can a child focus on solving a math problem or memorizing a new word in school when they are trying to ignore the persistent pangs of hunger?
Teachers and counselors have found that, when Monday morning comes, they are forced to compete against hunger for the attention of their students. Unfortunately, many school children in our community go home to little or no food on the weekends. The RIFA Snack Backpack ministry works to fill this gap by providing kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food items for children who are at risk of going hungry on Saturdays and Sundays.
As we transition back into the school year, we begin to collect food to pack Snack Backpacks. That’s where our annual food drive, Pack the Bus, comes in.
RIFA will have a school bus outside 5 grocery stores from 9:00am-3:30pm on Saturday, August 15, to collect food and money contributions to feed our hungry friends. Volunteers will “pack the bus” with food donations throughout the day!
This year, buses will be parked at these grocery stores:
- Kroger Stonebrook (41 Stonebrook Place)
- Kroger University (35 W. University Pkwy.)
- Food Giant (2596 Christmasville Cv.)
- Sam’s Club (2120 Emporium Drive)
- Walmart South (2171 S. Highland Ave.)
In 2025, we raised 15,679 pounds of food for children in our community with Pack the Bus alone. This food drive is a huge part of RIFA’s effort to fight hunger in the community, and we can’t do it alone!
Tap the button below to learn more about how you can volunteer with RIFA at Pack the Bus on Saturday, August 15!
INFORMATION
Erin Mount
emount@rifajackson.org
Want to help but can’t make it to Pack the Bus? You can bring items for Snack Backpacks to RIFA anytime!
You can bring your items to our donation door at 133 Airways Blvd on Monday-Saturday from 9am-4pm. Please note our offices will be closed on Saturday, July the 4th.
Want to help but can’t make it to Pack the Bus? You can bring items for Snack Backpacks to RIFA anytime!
You can bring your items to our donation door at 133 Airways Blvd on Monday-Saturday from 9am-4pm. Please note our offices will be closed on Saturday, July the 4th.
SNACK BACKPACK ITEMS
- Ravioli (single-serve with pop-tops)
- Macaroni & Cheese (individual packets/bowls)
- Pop Tarts
- Ramen Noodles (chicken or beef)
- Microwave Popcorn (individually wrapped)
- Apple Sauce (with foil lids)
- Oatmeal (single-serve packs)
- Chicken Noodle Soup (with pop-tops)
SNACK BACKPACK ITEMS
- Ravioli (single-serve with pop-tops)
- Macaroni & Cheese (individual packets/bowls)
- Pop Tarts
- Ramen Noodles (chicken or beef)
- Microwave Popcorn (individually wrapped)
- Apple Sauce (with foil lids)
- Oatmeal (single-serve packs)
- Chicken Noodle Soup (with pop-tops)
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