$15,000 Grant supports Food Insecurity Program for Joplin students

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Bright Futures Joplin receives a grant of $15,000 for food insecurity in students.

According to Bright Futures, the grant comes from Jean, Mildred, and Jack Lemons Charitable Trust. The funds will be used in support of Snack Packs to provide food to 600 students across the Joplin School District this fall.

"We're so grateful for the Lemons family and their generosity toward our students who are struggling," said Bright Futures Joplin Executive Director Amanda Stone. "Food continues to be expensive, so it's daunting to place the large orders we need to feed our kids for the school year. This gift is one of the ways that will make it possible."

Bright Futures Joplin says students who qualify will receive Snack Packs every weekend beginning in September. The packs are set to include whole grain breakfast items, shelf-stable snacks, and easy to prepare meals.

"The Snack Packs program is possible because of our generous community," said Stone. "Friends and supporters like the Lemons family donate their funds and volunteer their time to make it all happen every week. It's because of them that we are able to continue fulfilling our mission to help all Joplin students have what they need to succeed."

Bright Futures Joplin has been working to help students since 2010.

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