3 ways you can help change the lives of hungry Berkeley County Children
1. Donate Food
Meeting the weekly nutritional needs of Berkeley County students can’t be accomplished without your help. We collect non-perishable foods, including:
- mac n cheese
- beef jerky
- canned pasta meals
- chicken and tuna packets
- soups (tab top openings)
- fruit cups
- cereal (small individual size boxes)
- peanut and jelly (no glass jars please)
- oatmeal packets
- granola bars
- popcorn
- nuts
- peanut butter crackers
Schedule a pick up and make a donation online, or drop off your donations at a participating location:
Bank of Charles Town:
any branch
Blue Ridge CTC:
Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg
EXIT Success Realty
115-3 Aikens Center, Martinsburg
Goin’ Postal:
839 Winchester Ave Martinsburg, Martinsburg
Hedgesville Library:
207 N Mary Street, Hedgesville
Martinsburg Library:
corner of King and Queen St, Martinsburg
New Life Community Church:
4102 Tabler Station Rd, Inwood, WV
Reeds Pharmacy:
71 Cowardly Lion Drive, Hedgesville
Summit Community Banks:
5091 Gerrardstown Rd, Inwood
2. Donate Money
Become a Sponsor
By becoming a sponsor, your company will become an integral part of giving back to the Berkeley County community and ensuring the future of its young students. Learn how you can get your business involved.
Make a one-time donation
Mail a check:
Mail donations to:
Berkeley County Backpack Program
PO Box 2153
Hedgesville, WV 25427
Monetary donations can also be made at the following drop-off locations:
Bank of Charles Town: – any branch
It takes $25.00 to feed 1 child for 1 month.
All funds collected go directly to feeding the hungry children of Berkeley County. Please make checks payable to Berkeley County Backpack Program.
3. Volunteer
There are many ways you can personally make sure each Berkeley County student has something to eat when they get home. Volunteer by:
- Organizing a food drive
- Conducting a fundraiser
- Picking up and delivering food
- Sorting and bagging food
Email us at bcbackpackvolunteer@gmail.com for more information.