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Make Your Mitzvah Count

One in five children in Metro Atlanta is food-insecure. By choosing Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta for your Mitzvah project, you help fill the weekend hunger gap — while developing empathy, leadership, and meaningful life skills.This is a project of compassion, justice, and community, just like your special day!

Our Mission

To provide weekend meals to food-insecure children across Metro Atlanta, to enhance their physical and mental health and their ability to learn.

Why Choose Us

Real, local impact for children in your community
Full program support
Training & guidance for your project
Promotional materials
Speech support for your Mitzvah service
Social media shoutouts
Tangible, measurable results

You’ll know exactly how your project helped feed children in need.

Program Outline

1. Understanding

Review our mission
Attend a program orientation
Craft a mission presentation in your own words

2. Action — Pick Two or More

Arrange a food drive
Organize a fundraising activity
Volunteer in our warehouse
Plan a special service project with family or friends

3. Reflection

Measure and celebrate your impact
Incorporate your experience into your Mitzvah speech
Create a video testimonial to inspire others

4. Recognition

Every participant receives:

Program Certificate
Display pieces for your Mitzvah service (in lieu of flowers)
Induction into our Honor Roll

Get Started

Ready to begin your Mitzvah Project?
We’re here to support you every step of the way.

📞 404-465-4050

📧 info@backpackbuddiesatl.org

Mitzvah Project Program

Backpack Buddies Mitzvah Project Interest Form

Please use this form to express your interest in Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta's Mitzvah Project program. Once we receive this information from you, we will review and reach back with next steps. Thank you for your support!