RIFA kicks off Pack The Bus Bank campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. – After a successful Pack the Bus drive, one local non-profit is asking the community to come together again to help hungry children in West Tennessee.

RIFA has kicked off its “Pack the Bus Bank” campaign and is asking area organizations and businesses to get involved in fighting childhood hunger in our area. According to RIFA, the organization distributed 243,589 meals in 2024 through Snack Backpacks and School Food Pantries. These donations helped ensure that students experiencing hunger would have something to eat.

In a Facebook post, RIFA highlighted the need for assistance in providing meals to children in our area. “According to the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, 27.7%  of children in Madison County are food insecure.”

RIFA said organizations, businesses, clubs, and churches can participate by contacting RIFA to get a Bus Bank and use the Bank to collect spare change. The change will be used by RIFA for their Snack Backpack Ministry.

To learn more about the Bus Banks and how you can get yours, contact RIFA at 731-427-7963.

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