The Jersey County Backpack Ministry provides food “backpacks” to children in our community that are in need of assistance. There are many children and families who rely on the meals that are provided at school. Our program helps bridge the gap between Friday and Monday by providing needed food for the weekends. We currently minister to 156 students, with ages ranging from kindergarten to high school.

This ministry functions solely on monetary donations. If you would like to make a donation to support our mission, please mail or deliver a check to the church office. Checks should be made payable to the First Baptist Church with Jersey County Backpack Ministry in the memo.

Please note that 100% of donations are applied to the program. All management of the program as well as the cost of transportation, storage and assembly is by volunteers.