About BCBP

Feeding children when they need it most

The BackPack Program was piloted in 1995 after a Arkansas school nurse noticed students coming back from weekends and school vacations with symptoms of hunger. Working with the local food bank, the nurse was able to provide school children with groceries in nondescript backpacks to carry home.

As an official program of the National Council of Feeding America, the BackPack program was brought to Berkeley County by a team of local parents in 2010. Through countless volunteer hours and generous donations from our sponsors and people like you, our mission of discreetly providing food to hungry Berkeley County students is becoming a reality.

Directors & Officers

Directors

Judy Balenger
Carol Beard
Gina Brown
Betsy Gambino
Kristie Hadley
Denise Irwin
Annette Jordan
Tony Petrucci
Jennifer Yeater, co-chair

Officers

Executive Director/President: Lisa Henry
Vice Presidents: Dede Mastromatteo & Melissa Lazo
Secretary:  Cindy Stegmaier
Treasurer:  Chad Lawyer, CPA
Volunteer Coordinator: Aly Manspile

Volunteers

Without out our dedicated volunteers, feeding the hungry children of Berkeley County would be impossible. Whether they are bagging food or picking up and delivering donations, they make the BCBP happen.

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers!
“The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” ~ DeAnn Hollis