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DONATE today!
At the Mountain Lion Backpack Program, we believe that food is the most important school supply!
There are many ways to get involved with our program. One way you can show your support is through monetary or food item donations. Our program is 100% community funded, and we rely on our caring community to help us in furthering our mission of supplying 1,100 Altoona Area School District elementary school children with food for the weekends when other food resources may not be available to them.
For many students, meals at school may be the only sustenance they receive. Without the support of the Mountain Lion Backpack Program, students return to school on Monday morning sick, tired, dizzy, and unable to focus because of hunger. For these students, there is no way to be prepared to learn. The Mountain Lion Backpack Program (MLBP) is not just a feeding program, it is an essential educational program as well.
The MLBP operates under Center for Community Action, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Want to donate by check? No problem!
Checks may be addressed to:
Mountain Lion Backpack Program
2301 Beale Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Tiered sponsorship levels!
Our tiered sponsorships are a great way to show your support for our program, mission, and vision. Our program spends approximately $210 per year to support one child participating in the Mountain Lion Backpack Program (MLBP).
Nourishment Champion
Become our nourishment champion by providing sponsorship of 1-3 MLBP child(ren) for the year! This tier is for monetary sponsorships between $210 - $839 and includes a window sticker.
Backpack Warrior
Fighting the war against hunger, the Backpack Warrior provides sponsorship of 4-6 MLBP children! This tier is for monetary sponsorships between $840- $1,469 and includes a framed certificate, window sticker, and recognition on our website as a Backpack Warrior!
Hunger Hero
Our most prestigious tier, noting your commitment to preventing child hunger through your sponsorship of 7+ MLBP children. This tier is for monetary sponsorships $1,470+ and includes a Hunger Hero plaque, framed certificate, window sticker, and recognition on our website as a Hunger Hero!
Still have questions?
Contact us today for more information at 814-946-3651!