BackPack Buddies Coverage

BackPack Buddies helps feed hungry kids this school year

WRAL News in August is partnering with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to help Erase Hunger in our community.

WRAL and BackPack Buddies work together to erase childhood hunger

WRAL News in August is partnering with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to help Erase Hunger in our community.

Backpack Buddies program helps kids, families eat healthy even on weekends

As students gear up for the school year, the spotlight turns to child hunger.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

Able to Serve: Adults with special needs pack meals for hungry children

Meet a group of amazing volunteers behind the Back Pack Buddies program.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Emmy Victor, reporter

Athens Drive student sacrifices to donate food for less fortunate

When the school held a donation drive earlier this month, 750 pounds of goods were collected. A third of that, 250 pounds of food items, came from just one 16-year-old student.

Athens student returns the kindness he was once shown

Athens Drive Magnet High School student Gilberto Hernandez Cruz collected 250 pounds of food benefiting the Backpack Buddies program.

Richard Adkins, WRAL photojournalist

BackPack Buddies continues to raise money to feed hungry kids in NC

The BackPack Buddies special takes a look at programs fighting hunger in the community.

Allscripts gives $5,000 to BackPack Buddies

Allscripts, a Global Leader in Healthcare IT, is dedicated to building healthier communities. As part of Allscripts 5th Annual Global Impact day for hunger relief, Allscripts proudly supports organizations like the Food Shuttle. Giving back is the soul of Allscripts.

Leith Cars gives $5,000 to BackPack Buddies

Leith Automotive Group is the largest complete automotive group in the Triangle with 25 locations, 35 franchises and almost 50 years in serving the Triangle.

Sysco gives $5,000 to BackPack Buddies

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and other customers who prepare meals away from home. As the world's largest food distributor, Sysco knows about feeding people - and not just in restaurants.

Duke Raleigh Hospital gives $5,000 to BackPack Buddies

Improving the health and well-being of the community requires partnerships. Duke Raleigh is proud to support Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's work to end hunger in our community as access to healthy foods plays an important role in disease prevention and health outcomes.

Lenovo gives $5,000 to BackPack Buddies

Lenovo employees participated in the phone bank and donated computers for Mediathon donations! Lenovo works to inspire the difference in everyone and build a smarter future where everyone thrives.

Food Lion gives $3,500 to BackPack Buddies

On Wednesday, Food Lion gave $3,500 to BackPack Buddies during the mediathon at WRAL.

Crossroads Ford gives $2,500 to BackPack Buddies

Crossroads Automotive Group is a leader in the marketplace, not just in terms of units and numbers, but how each customer perceives his/her experience. A Christian organization, it is guided by care and compassion for employees, their families and customers.

BackPack Buddies Mediathon continues

Take a look at programs fighting hunger in our community during the annual BackPack Buddies food drive, happening now. You can call 919-744-3663 or text BackPack to 33222 to help.

WakeMed gives $2500 to BackPack Buddies

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake Co. Committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care, their mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community.

Cooking program plants seeds of sustainability

Siler City organizations are helping feed families and change lives.

Junior Leaguers pack healthy food for those at summer camp

The Junior League of Raleigh found their mission aligned with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. They pack backpacks, sort food and provide regular volunteer support to programs that feed hungry children year-round.

Help kids! Join me as we raise money, collect food for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's BackPack Buddies program

I'll be joining Sarah King of Mix 101.5 WRAL-FM's Two Men and a Mom during the annual BackPack Buddies Mediathon.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Food Drive Kids raise thousands for less fortunate

Five years ago, William Winslow realized some of his elementary school classmates didn't have enough to eat, especially during summer months. He came up with a food collection idea to help kids at his school. Today, William and his brother, Alexander, are known as The Food Drive Kids. Since 2013, they've raised $55,500 and collected 43,200 pounds of food for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to share with families in need. And they've helped build three community gardens. Meet the inspiring Food Drive Kids!

Bugg elementary students dig in to healthy eating

Thanks to a partnership between Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, corporate donors and the Wake County School system, the kids at Bugg Magnet Elementary School are learning how to grow healthy food through an after-school gardening program called Sprout Scouts.

BackPackBuddiesFlyer 2018

Info on BackPack Buddies for 2018

BackPack Buddies feeds hungry kids

On July 18, MIX 101.5, WRAL-TV and the generous residents of the Triangle will join forces to raise funds and food donations in a day-long community event on TV, radio, and social media. The food and funds benefit Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's child hunger programs.