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A Small But Mighty Beginning

Backpack Buddies launched in 2011 with a simple idea: feed children who would otherwise struggle to eat over the weekend.

Over the years, the model evolved and expanded. By 2022, an umbrella 501(c)(3) organization united Community Buddy partners across Metro Atlanta—enabling efficiency, scale, and sustainable growth.

Today, our organization has:

Tripled our reach
Served one million meals
Built a 4000 sq. ft. warehouse for streamlined sourcing, packing, volunteering, and distribution

What started small is now a county-wide movement.

How Our Model Works

At Backpack Buddies, we maximize every donated dollar and every volunteer hour.

Simple, Scalable, Impact-Driven

Bulk Sourcing
We acquire food at little or no cost to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Large Central Warehouse
Organized, optimized, and designed for convenient online ordering and pickup.
Community Buddies
Partner organizations order food, pack weekend meal bags, and deliver them to school counselors.
Direct School Delivery
Counselors distribute meals discreetly to children in need.