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
605-224-8731
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Sign up through the school.
Service area
Hughes County, SD
Stanley County, SD
Other Information
Payment Options
- Free
Age Group
- Children (0-17)
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.
Last Assured
02/19/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Pierre Area Referral Service
Serving people in need through referral and direct service.