Kids Aid – The Backpack Program

Food Assistance Youth & Families

Nonprofit that sends home free food bags with students on weekends and operates pop-up and partner distributions across Mesa County so kids don’t go hungry when school is out.

Website: https://www.kidsaidcolorado.org/

At a glance

Services: Weekend food bags for students, Summer food distribution, Pop-up food stops, Home delivery in special cases, Partner site food drops
Location: Grand Junction, CO, 81501
Service area: Mesa County
Phone: 970-712-2847
Email: info@kidsaidcolorado.org
Hours: Follows school and program schedules; food distributions tied to school weeks and pop-up event times
Languages: English
Who it serves: Children and families in Mesa County experiencing food insecurity; referrals typically made through schools and partner agencies
Cost: Free food bags and distributions; no forms required for families to receive food
Walk-ins: Not a traditional walk-in pantry; food distributed through schools and community sites
Appointment: Not required; coordination typically through schools and partners
Volunteer opportunities: Yes
Accepts donations: Yes