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The Backpack Coalition came about as a way for backpack projects to support each other and share best practices.  By partnering with Harrisonburg Education Foundation, the Coalition works collaboratively with the school district as well as a wide variety of partners. The group meets at least quarterly and has created a network of committed volunteer leaders. In addition, the Coalition is working to jointly fundraise to support all programs.  Harrisonburg Education Foundation will act as a pass through entity to support all Harrisonburg programs.  A 100% of the funds received for Backpack Programs (minus any credit card fees) will  be directed to active programs through their fiscal agents. By working together, we hope that all programs can be successful in supporting students and families that need it the most.
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 Current Active Programs

Bluestone Elementary School
Coordinator: Lorie Lucas
Fiscal Agent: Trinity Presbyterian Church
 Grocery bags are packed and sent home with children in their own backpacks every week.

Keister Elementary School
Coordinator: Tamara Grant
Fiscal Agent: Trinity Presbyterian Church
Grocery bags are delivered each week to family homes.

Smithland Elementary School
Coordinator: Emma Phillips
Fiscal Agent: RISE Harrisonburg
Grocery bags are packed and sent home with children in their own backpacks every week. 

Spotswood Elementary School
Coordinator: Spotswood PTO
Fiscal Agent: RISE Harrisonburg
Grocery bags are packed and sent home with children in their own backpacks every week.

Stone Spring Elementary School
Coordinator: Mary Hairston
Fiscal Agent: RISE Harrisonburg
Grocery bags are packed and sent home with children in their own backpacks every week (Beginning in March).

Waterman Elementary
Coordinator: Patchwork Pantry
Fiscal Agent: Patchwork Pantry
Grocery bags are packed and sent home with children in their own backpacks every week.

Skyline Middle School
Coordinator: Jameaka Parham
Fiscal Agent: The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
Grocery bags are packed and delivered with the assistance of The Arc.
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Thomas Harrison Middle School
No current opportunity

Harrisonburg High School
Coordinator & Fiscal Agent: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Good Food School Market is hosted the first Friday of every month on campus.
Thank you to our lead sponsors
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One Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-434-9916   HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
  • Home
  • Initiatives
    • Innovative Educator Grants
    • Backpack Coalition
    • Student Scholarships >
      • Student Application
    • Teacher Appreciation >
      • Thanks - A - LOTTO
    • HCPS STEM Day
    • Past Initiatives & Events >
      • Annual Gala
      • Breakfast of Champions
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Donation
    • Flourish
    • Honor an Educator
    • Named Grants >
      • Stephanie VanNortwick Grant Fund
    • Named Scholarships >
      • Toni Sheets Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • About
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