... so kids in our community don't go hungry
Backpack Impact is a ministry of Morning Star Church (MSC) dedicated to supporting children in the Wentzville School District experiencing food insecurity.
Since 2015, MSC has partnered with WSD to provide weekend food for students who rely on school meals during the week but may lack access when school is closed.
Backpack Impact bridges this gap by providing easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly food—helping ensure children return to school on Monday nourished and ready to learn.
What began in 2015 with 28 students at Prairie View Elementary has grown to serve more than 200 children each week across six schools: Prairie View Elementary, Barfield Early Education Center, Discovery Ridge Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Frontier Middle School, and Liberty High School.
Through strong school partnerships and the generosity of our community, Backpack Impact continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.
Backpack Impact is a ministry of Morning Star Church (MSC) dedicated to supporting children in the Wentzville School District experiencing food insecurity.
Since 2015, MSC has partnered with WSD to provide weekend food for students who rely on school meals during the week but may lack access when school is closed.
Backpack Impact bridges this gap by providing easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly food—helping ensure children return to school on Monday nourished and ready to learn.
What began in 2015 with 28 students at Prairie View Elementary has grown to serve more than 200 children each week across six schools: Prairie View Elementary, Barfield Early Education Center, Discovery Ridge Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Frontier Middle School, and Liberty High School.
Through strong school partnerships and the generosity of our community, Backpack Impact continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.
Help feed children in our community!
If you'd like to help provide meals for children through Backpack Impact, please visit our Amazon Wish List to have food items sent directly to the program!
Volunteer with us!
We welcome people of all ages to volunteer with Backpack Impact! You can help once or twice a month, or whenever your schedule allows. Typically, we pack every other week during the school year and need volunteers to sort food, check expiration dates, and shelve donations. Please let us know you're interested in volunteering by completing the Volunteer Form below. We so look forward to hearing from you!