Trimble County FRYSC 'Blessings in a Backpack' Food Assistance Program Accepting Participants

Families must be registered by Monday, August 24.

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(Trimble County, Ky.) – According to a report from Business Insider, nearly 22 million children in the U.S. rely on school lunches.

As the school year begins, Trimble County FRYSC is helping reduce the hunger for children with their ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ weekend food assistance program.

If you are interested in this program, you can text (502) 663-3254 to register your child.

Backpacks will also be delivered during the virtual learning period.

Families must be registered by Monday, August 24.

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