Ronnie Bradley presents the $500 check to Tawni Ellis for the Backpack Buddies Program.

Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49 donated $500 to the Backpack Buddies from part of the proceeds raised from the scooter raffle. Post #49 wanted to donate to a local organization. Ronnie Bradley mentioned the Backpack Buddies and after hearing about the program the members voted to donate to the organization. The Backpack Buddies Program sends food home for the weekend with children that qualify for free or reduced lunches at school. The cost to provide food for these children is $150 per child per school year. Each weekend of the school year, Backpack Buddies gives the gift of nutritious food to children who need it. Remember hunger does not take the weekend off. If you would like to donate to this wonderful program contact the Rock Port Elementary Office or Tawni Ellis for more information.