Backpack Program

 BGC of Greater Saint John provides Backpacks to families who are in need for the weekend.

The BGC of Greater Saint John has been giving out food backpacks for the last 5 years, thanks to donations like yours.

Our Project Backpack provides food security to kids who may not have access to meals at home, and helps provide small items for local families. They are all packed, prepared, and delivered to schools right here in Saint John by BGC staff.

The Backpacks are filled on Fridays with plenty of healthy non-perishable foods sufficient for children and their families. The backpacks also include hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, etc.) for families that might need them.

For a full list of backpack items see below.

Food Drive

We are in need of items to keep our cupboards full to continue offering Backpacks to our families.

We ask individuals, businesses and schools to consider hosting a food drive on our behalf. Contact Justin Nicolle for more information:

justin.nicolle@sjclub.ca or 506-634-2011.

Boys and Girls Club Food Drive

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Your donation helps us support young people.