Backpack Program | Pierre Area Referral Service

110 W. Missouri Avenue, Pierre Area Referral Service, Pierre, SD 57501

Eligibility

Students K - 5th grade. Pierre and Fort Pierre public elementary schools. MUST apply through the school.

Hours

Backpacks are distributed on Thursday mornings

Application process

Sign up through the school.

Service area

Hughes County, SD
Stanley County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

Children (0-17)

Payment Options

Free

Description

To assist children and youth in the Pierre and Fort Pierre Public Elementary Schools who may not have enough food to eat at home by providing them with easy-to-prepare weekend meals and snacks throughout the school year when no other feeding program is available. Families must register through their school.

Data provided by

HLC211 Helpline Center

Providing organization

Pierre Area Referral Service

Serving people in need through referral and direct service.