BackPack Pals

Backpack Pals is a partnership of local churches with Clymore Elementary School.  Each week we gather together to help share food with the children in our community.  Individually wrapped items, along with boxed and canned foods are collected by churches in our community.  Then bags are compiled on Wednesday evening, and distributed through Clymore Elementary School to those in need.  Each Friday during the school year over 100 children take home a backpack full of food for the weekend.

If you would like to help, either by donating food, or by compiling bags, please contact Penny Garber.

Clymore Elementary School, located in Fort Defiance, Virginia, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school fosters a warm, inclusive environment with a strong focus on both academic excellence and community involvement. Under the leadership of Principal Kaitie Saunders, Clymore continues its rich tradition of educational excellence, with an emphasis on creating a nurturing atmosphere where each child can thrive. The school offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities, helping students grow both in and out of the classroom. Parents and community members are encouraged to engage with the school, contributing to its vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

For more details, visit the Clymore Elementary website​

Each week we gather together to help share food with the children in our community. Individually wrapped items, along with boxed and canned foods are collected by churches in our community. Then bags are compiled on Wednesday evening, and distributed through Clymore Elementary School to those in need. Each Friday during the school year over 100 children take home a backpack full of food for the weekend.

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